How far is City of Janesville, WI from Mineral Point, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Mineral Point, WI is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
81.15 mi
01h 50m
Flight
60.35 mi
97.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.15 mi
Kilometers
130.6 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Mineral Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Verona
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
40.5 mi
00h 55m
To Mineral Point
40.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Parker Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · South Parker Drive

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North County Road M

    105 m · 8 sec · North County Road M

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway M

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 54 sec · North Tupper Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    36 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    7.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 14

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

    942 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH MM: Oregon

    105 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road MM

    79 m · 15 sec · County Road MM

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    108 m · 20 sec · County Road MM

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road MM

    35 m · 3 sec · County Road MM

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road MM

    606 ft · 18 sec · County Road MM

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    12 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto County Highway M

    7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway M

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    84 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto County Highway PB

    901 ft · 24 sec · County Highway PB

  22. 22

    Continue on Old County Road PB

    689 ft · 22 sec · Old County Road PB

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US 18 West, US 151 South

    2685 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 44 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 23 South, US 151 Business: Mineral Point, Darlington

    1925 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 23

  27. 27

    Continue on Dodge Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dodge Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    2650 ft · 1 min · State Highway 23

  29. 29

    Continue on Commerce Street

    141 m · 16 sec · Commerce Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Doty Street

    660 ft · 23 sec · Doty Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    99 m · 14 sec · North Chestnut Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 18 West
38.6 mi · 48%
US Highway 14
11.2 mi · 14%
County Highway M
8.59 mi · 11%
South Parker Drive
3.44 mi · 4%
West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 23
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 18 West

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
00h 55m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Mineral Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from City of Janesville and 40.6 miles from Mineral Point.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Mineral Point.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Verona, 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 Verona.

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

53 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Mineral Point. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 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
Mineral Point

#2 Mineral Point

Fourth-class city in Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population2,494
Coordinates42.8600000, -90.1798500
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Mineral Point (-90.17985, 42.86)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Mineral Point. The current time is 22:02:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.