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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Reedsburg, WI is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
97.25 mi
01h 57m
Flight
76.88 mi
123.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.88 mi
Kilometers
123.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.25 mi
Kilometers
156.51 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
De Forest
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
48.6 mi
00h 58m
To Reedsburg
48.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 23, I 90 Alternate: Lake Delton, Reedsburg

    1166 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Munroe Avenue

    2582 ft · 1 min · West Munroe Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    115 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    118 m · 19 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
83.8 mi · 86%
State Highway 23
6.67 mi · 7%
East Main Street
5.67 mi · 6%
West Munroe Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
WI 23
0.25 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Forest
00h 58m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Reedsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

De Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from City of Janesville and 48.7 miles from Reedsburg.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Reedsburg.

Stop Ideas Near De Forest

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

20 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

22 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

29 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

35 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Reedsburg. Straight-line distance: 76.88 mi (123.73 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
Reedsburg

#2 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Reedsburg (-90.00263, 43.53248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Reedsburg. The current time is 06:55:21.

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.