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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Richfield, WI is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
79.41 mi
01h 47m
Flight
57.2 mi
92.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.2 mi
Kilometers
92.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.41 mi
Kilometers
127.79 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richfield
Wed, May 13, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 5:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-13T13:27
Arrive Richfield
Wed, May 13, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
39.6 mi
00h 53m
To Richfield
39.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    843 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Wisconsin Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Wisconsin Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ryan Street

    2233 ft · 44 sec · Ryan Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ryan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ryan Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lynndale Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lynndale Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lisbon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lisbon Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    160 m · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 164

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 164

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lovers Lane

    41 m · 2 sec · Lovers Lane

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Lovers Lane

    4 mi · 6 min · Lovers Lane

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holy Hill Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Holy Hill Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Holy Hill Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Holy Hill Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 175

    52 m · 10 sec · State Highway 175

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 175

    2142 ft · 1 min · State Highway 175

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Depot Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.4 mi · 74%
State Highway 164
5.94 mi · 7%
Lovers Lane
4.03 mi · 5%
Holy Hill Road
3.55 mi · 4%
Meadowbrook Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Prospect Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 53m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Richfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from City of Janesville and 39.8 miles from Richfield.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Richfield. Straight-line distance: 57.2 mi (92.05 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
Richfield

#2 Richfield

Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,502
Coordinates43.2561200, -88.1939800
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Richfield (-88.19398, 43.25612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.61 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.22 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Richfield. The current time is 13:27:57.

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.