How far is City of Janesville, WI from Rome, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Rome, WI is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Rome.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business: Fort Atkinson
1121 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Business State Highway 26
1.2 mi · 2 min · Business State Highway 26
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Continue on Janesville Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Janesville Avenue
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue West
1263 ft · 42 sec · Milwaukee Avenue West
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1108 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue East
1.2 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue East
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Continue on State Highway 106
9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 106
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Turn straight onto County Road CI
1433 ft · 25 sec · County Road CI
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Turn left onto County Road F
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road F
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Continue on Palmyra Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Palmyra Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1061 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
55 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Rome.
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.
Milton Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Rome?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lake Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from City of Janesville and 17.5 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Koshkonong
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Rome. Straight-line distance: 28.11 mi (45.24 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 Rome
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 42.9802900, -88.6312100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-88.63121, 42.98029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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