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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Randolph, WI is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
74.96 mi
01h 31m
Flight
58.97 mi
94.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.97 mi
Kilometers
94.9 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.96 mi
Kilometers
120.64 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Randolph
Tue, May 5, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-04T23:37
Arrive Randolph
Tue, May 5, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
37.5 mi
00h 45m
To Randolph
37.5 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 19 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
37.9 mi · 51%
US 151 North
23 mi · 31%
US 151
0.29 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
East Court Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 36m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
00h 45m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Randolph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from City of Janesville and 37.5 miles from Randolph.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Randolph.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 58.97 mi (94.9 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
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#2 Randolph

Village in Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin

Population1,271
Coordinates43.5391500, -89.0067800
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Randolph (-89.00678, 43.53915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10.01 L · about $9.96
Round trip
$19.91
5.28 gal · 20.02 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.96 $19.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.23 $22.46
Premium $4.65 $12.29 $24.57
Diesel $5.30 $14.00 $28.01

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Randolph. The current time is 23:37:46.

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.