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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Reedsville, WI is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.34 mi
03h 19m
Flight
114.46 mi
184.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.46 mi
Kilometers
184.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.34 mi
Kilometers
233.91 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reedsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T00:00
Arrive Reedsville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waupun
WI

City in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America

From City of Janesville
72.6 mi
01h 39m
To Reedsville
72.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 151

    6.7 mi · 9 min · US Highway 151

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Madison Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · North Madison Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 10

    11 m · 2 sec · US Highway 10

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10

    10.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 10

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2046 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1016 ft · 45 sec · North 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 40%
State Highway 26
36 mi · 25%
North Madison Street
12.8 mi · 9%
US Highway 10
10.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 151
6.66 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waupun
01h 39m from City of Janesville
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Reedsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waupun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from City of Janesville and 72.7 miles from Reedsville.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waupun

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

1 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

21 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Reedsville. Straight-line distance: 114.46 mi (184.2 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
Reedsville

#2 Reedsville

Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States

Population1,143
Coordinates44.1536000, -87.9567600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Reedsville (-87.95676, 44.1536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Reedsville. The current time is 00:00:32.

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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.