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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to New Lisbon, WI is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
113.81 mi
02h 08m
Flight
100.77 mi
162.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.77 mi
Kilometers
162.17 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.81 mi
Kilometers
183.16 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Lisbon
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-31T03:33
Arrive New Lisbon
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
56.9 mi
01h 04m
To New Lisbon
56.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    47 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Monroe Street

    49 m · 9 sec · South Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
112 mi · 99%
East Bridge Street
1.02 mi · 1%
WI 80
0.23 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
South Monroe Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 04m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near New Lisbon.

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 Lisbon?

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from City of Janesville and 56.9 miles from New Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near New Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and New Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 100.77 mi (162.17 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 Lisbon

#2 New Lisbon

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

Population2,547
Coordinates43.8791400, -90.1654100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: New Lisbon (-90.16541, 43.87914)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and New Lisbon. The current time is 03:33:47.

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.