How far is City of Janesville, WI from Milford, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Milford, WI is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.85 mi
00h 54m
Flight
29.91 mi
48.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.85 mi
Kilometers
57.69 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Koshkonong
WI

Census designated place

From City of Janesville
17.9 mi
00h 27m
To Milford
17.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Milford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Milford.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Madison, Fort Atkinson

    1123 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road G

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road G

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 89

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto County Road A

    31 m · 3 sec · County Road A

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Madison Street

    142 m · 18 sec · East Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mulberry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road A

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road A

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road Q

    1199 ft · 24 sec · County Road Q

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Q

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
20.9 mi · 58%
County Road G
5.85 mi · 16%
County Road A
2.67 mi · 7%
State Highway 89
1.79 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3%
Mulberry Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Koshkonong
00h 27m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Milford?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from City of Janesville and 17.9 miles from Milford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Koshkonong

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Koshkonong, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Koshkonong.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

22 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

35 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Milford. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.13 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,135
Coordinates43.1008300, -88.8467700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Milford (-88.84677, 43.10083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Milford. The current time is 01:41:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.