How far is City of Janesville, WI from Oshkosh, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Oshkosh, WI is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
106.14 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.5 mi
153.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.5 mi
Kilometers
153.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.14 mi
Kilometers
170.82 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oshkosh
Wed, Apr 29, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 29, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-29T04:12
Arrive Oshkosh
Wed, Apr 29, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Clyman
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
53.1 mi
01h 12m
To Oshkosh
53.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto W South Park Ave

    2175 ft · 39 sec · W South Park Ave

  24. 24

    Continue on West South Park Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West South Park Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ohio Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ohio Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Wisconsin Street

    2985 ft · 1 min · Wisconsin Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Irving Avenue

    659 ft · 15 sec · West Irving Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 55%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 35%
Appleton
2.17 mi · 2%
West South Park Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.95 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyman
01h 12m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oshkosh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Clyman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from City of Janesville and 53.1 miles from Oshkosh.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oshkosh.

Stop Ideas Near Clyman

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

18 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

24 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

54 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Oshkosh. Straight-line distance: 95.5 mi (153.69 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
Oshkosh

#2 Oshkosh

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,474
Coordinates44.0247100, -88.5426100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Oshkosh (-88.54261, 44.02471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Oshkosh. The current time is 04:12:53.

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.