How far is City of Janesville, WI from Ottawa, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Ottawa, WI is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Ottawa.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
7.6 mi · 13 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 59, CTH M: Whitewater, Milton
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Highway 59
1151 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
120 m · 13 sec · State Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 67
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Elkhorn Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Elkhorn Road
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Continue on North Grove Street
578 ft · 21 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn straight onto West Waukesha Road
30 m · 2 sec · West Waukesha Road
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Turn left onto Kettle Morraine Drive
1891 ft · 54 sec · Kettle Morraine Drive
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Continue on State Highway 67
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Turn right onto County Highway C
2.2 mi · 4 min · County Highway C
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Turn left onto County Highway D
35 m · 3 sec · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Ottawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
10 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from City of Janesville and 22.2 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Whitewater
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 Whitewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 34.92 mi (56.2 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 Ottawa
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,937 |
| Coordinates | 42.9761200, -88.4498200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-88.44982, 42.97612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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