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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
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
Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
-
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
-
3
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
-
4
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
-
5
Continue straight
21.2 mi · 26 min
-
6
Continue straight
22.8 mi · 28 min
-
7
Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue
-
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
-
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
-
10
Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
-
11
Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
-
12
Continue on State Highway 26
6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
-
13
Take the exit slight right
2470 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left
15 mi · 17 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward CTH D
952 ft · 23 sec
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on CTH D South
1887 ft · 48 sec
-
17
Turn right onto County Road D
158 m · 11 sec · County Road D
-
18
Continue on County Road D
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road D
-
19
Continue on South Military Road
2405 ft · 1 min · South Military Road
-
20
Turn left onto Appleton, Oshkosh
1338 ft · 35 sec
-
21
Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street
958 ft · 23 sec
-
23
Turn slight right
35 m · 3 sec
-
24
Turn right onto County Road OO
991 ft · 22 sec · County Road OO
-
25
Continue on Winnebago Street
2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street
-
26
Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue
1179 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Avenue
-
27
Turn sharp right onto Harrison Street
126 m · 24 sec · Harrison Street
-
28
Turn left onto Minnesota Avenue
642 ft · 28 sec · Minnesota Avenue
-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richwood.
Columbus
Beaver Dam, WI
Waupun, WI
Madison (South), Wisconsin
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).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Fond du Lac
Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,059 |
| Coordinates | 43.8113800, -88.4834400 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fond du Lac (-88.48344, 43.81138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.