How far is City of Janesville, WI from Monona, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Monona, WI is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Monona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Monona.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Stoughton Road
1204 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Stoughton Road
1 mi · 1 min · South Stoughton Road
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Turn slight left
130 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Pflaum Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pflaum Road
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Continue on Nichols Road
2118 ft · 1 min · Nichols Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nichols Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Monona.
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.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Monona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Monona?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from City of Janesville and 18.3 miles from Monona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Monona.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Monona. Straight-line distance: 30.65 mi (49.33 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monona
City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 8,164 |
| Coordinates | 43.0622200, -89.3340100 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monona (-89.33401, 43.06222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.84 | $13.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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