How far is City of Janesville, WI from New Glarus, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to New Glarus, WI is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
39.19 mi
01h 02m
Flight
32.75 mi
52.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.19 mi
Kilometers
63.07 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Glarus
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T20:07
Arrive New Glarus
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Evansville
WI

City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
19.6 mi
00h 31m
To New Glarus
19.6 mi
00h 31m

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

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 4th street

    2360 ft · 1 min · North 4th street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway C

    2.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway C

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 104

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 104

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Amidon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amidon Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 92

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road W

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road W

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road CC

    809 ft · 13 sec · County Road CC

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway W

    4.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway W

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 69

    918 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 69

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    120 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto 6th Avenue

    825 ft · 34 sec · 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 92
5.84 mi · 15%
County Highway W
4.37 mi · 11%
South Parker Drive
3.44 mi · 9%
County Highway C
2.85 mi · 7%
State Highway 104
2.82 mi · 7%
Amidon Road
2.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evansville
00h 31m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Glarus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from City of Janesville and 19.6 miles from New Glarus.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Glarus.

Stop Ideas Near Evansville

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

26 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

30 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

34 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

41 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and New Glarus. Straight-line distance: 32.75 mi (52.71 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
New Glarus

#2 New Glarus

Village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,375
Coordinates42.8144500, -89.6351200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: New Glarus (-89.63512, 42.81445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 New Glarus. The current time is 20:07:18.

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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.