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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Pewaukee, WI is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
61.65 mi
01h 18m
Flight
46.86 mi
75.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.22 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pewaukee
Sat, May 2, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-02T12:57
Arrive Pewaukee
Sat, May 2, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From City of Janesville
30.8 mi
00h 39m
To Pewaukee
30.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 318, CTH G: Pewaukee, Waukesha

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH G: Pewaukee

    70 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Meadowbrook Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.4 mi · 95%
Meadowbrook Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Prospect Avenue
1.15 mi · 2%
WI 318
0.26 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

24 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 39m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pewaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from City of Janesville and 30.9 miles from Pewaukee.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Pewaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Pewaukee. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 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
Pewaukee

#2 Pewaukee

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,099
Coordinates43.0805700, -88.2612000
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Pewaukee (-88.2612, 43.08057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Pewaukee. The current time is 12:57:55.

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.