How far is City of Janesville, WI from Mount Horeb, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Mount Horeb, WI is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.24 mi
01h 16m
Flight
42.96 mi
69.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.24 mi
Kilometers
84.07 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Horeb
Tue, May 5, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 8:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T17:40
Arrive Mount Horeb
Tue, May 5, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Rutland
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
26.1 mi
00h 38m
To Mount Horeb
26.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Mount Horeb

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    855 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    35 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    1999 ft · 40 sec · US 18/151 Business

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 18/151 Business

    22 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    831 ft · 17 sec · US 18/151 Business

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    2099 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    2231 ft · 45 sec · Springdale Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    39 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    1037 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street

  37. 37

    Continue on East Main Street

    1177 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
28 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
1 merges, 18 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
11.2 mi · 21%
US 18 West
10.2 mi · 19%
County Highway M
8.59 mi · 16%
South Parker Drive
3.44 mi · 7%
West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3%
US 18/151 Business
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
00h 38m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Horeb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from City of Janesville and 26.2 miles from Mount Horeb.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Horeb.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

22 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

34 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

52 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Mount Horeb. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.13 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
Mount Horeb

#2 Mount Horeb

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population7,563
Coordinates43.0086100, -89.7384600
Altitude380
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Mount Horeb (-89.73846, 43.00861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.88
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.94 $13.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.65 $8.56 $17.13
Diesel $5.30 $9.76 $19.52

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Mount Horeb. The current time is 17:40:49.

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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.