How far is City of Janesville, WI from North Fond du Lac, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to North Fond du Lac, WI is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
96.3 mi
02h 09m
Flight
82.23 mi
132.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.23 mi
Kilometers
132.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.3 mi
Kilometers
154.98 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T07:50
Arrive North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Richwood
WI

Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
48.2 mi
01h 04m
To North Fond du Lac
48.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and North Fond du Lac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and North Fond du Lac.

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH D

    952 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH D South

    1887 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road D

    158 m · 11 sec · County Road D

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road D

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road D

  19. 19

    Continue on South Military Road

    2405 ft · 1 min · South Military Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Appleton, Oshkosh

    1338 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road OO

    991 ft · 22 sec · County Road OO

  25. 25

    Continue on Winnebago Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue

    1179 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street

    126 m · 24 sec · Harrison Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue

    642 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Minnesota Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and North Fond du Lac.

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 60%
State Highway 26
27.7 mi · 29%
Appleton
3.45 mi · 4%
County Road D
1.91 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
West North Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
82.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richwood
01h 04m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to North Fond du Lac?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Richwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from City of Janesville and 48.2 miles from North Fond du Lac.

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

The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near North Fond du Lac.

Stop Ideas Near Richwood

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

22 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

24 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

44 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

48 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and North Fond du Lac. Straight-line distance: 82.23 mi (132.34 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
North Fond du Lac

#2 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: North Fond du Lac (-88.48344, 43.81138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $12.82
Round trip
$25.64
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.82 $25.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.46 $28.92
Premium $4.65 $15.82 $31.65
Diesel $5.30 $18.03 $36.07

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and North Fond du Lac. The current time is 07:50:26.

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.