How far is City of Janesville, WI from Poynette, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Poynette, WI is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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
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Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Poynette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Poynette.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate: Madison, De Forest
1633 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-51 NORTH: DeForest
727 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 51
10.3 mi · 14 min · US Highway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US HIghway 51
65 m · 3 sec · US HIghway 51
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Exit the roundabout onto US HIghway 51
2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51
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Continue on US Highway 51
4.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 51
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Turn left onto East Seward Street
2032 ft · 2 min · East Seward Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
156 m · 10 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Poynette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Poynette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Poynette?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from City of Janesville and 29.8 miles from Poynette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Poynette.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Poynette. Straight-line distance: 52.49 mi (84.48 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 Poynette
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,508 |
| Coordinates | 43.3902600, -89.4029000 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poynette (-89.4029, 43.39026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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