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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Monroe, WI is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
35.95 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.28 mi
51.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.28 mi
Kilometers
51.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.95 mi
Kilometers
57.86 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T19:54
Arrive Monroe
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Brodhead
WI

City in Green County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
18 mi
00h 28m
To Monroe
18 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Parker Drive

    143 m · 16 sec · South Parker Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    3029 ft · 2 min · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Court Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2650 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 11

    15.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 11

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway T

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway T

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · 17th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 1st Center Avenue

    3137 ft · 1 min · 1st Center Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 11

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 11

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Highway KK

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway KK

  12. 12

    Continue on 13th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 13th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 20th Avenue

    86 m · 15 sec · 20th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    939 ft · 43 sec · 12th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 17th Avenue

    104 m · 17 sec · 17th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    9 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
27.8 mi · 77%
West Court Street
2.53 mi · 7%
County Highway KK
1.41 mi · 4%
County Highway T
1.08 mi · 3%
13th Street
0.7 mi · 2%
1st Center Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Continue on State Highway 11

15.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodhead
00h 28m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from City of Janesville and 18 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:38 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Brodhead

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

33 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

35 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

48 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

51 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 32.28 mi (51.95 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
Monroe

#2 Monroe

City in and the county seat of Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates42.6011200, -89.6384500
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Monroe (-89.63845, 42.60112)

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
4.8 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.6 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Monroe. The current time is 19:54:29.

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.