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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.03 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.11 mi
45.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.11 mi
Kilometers
45.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Wed, May 13, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-13T17:47
Arrive Rome
Wed, May 13, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Lake Koshkonong
WI

Census designated place

From City of Janesville
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Rome
17.5 mi
00h 26m

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
61°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 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 Rome.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business: Fort Atkinson

    1121 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Business State Highway 26

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Business State Highway 26

  8. 8

    Continue on Janesville Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Janesville Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue West

    1263 ft · 42 sec · Milwaukee Avenue West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1108 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sherman Avenue East

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sherman Avenue East

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 106

    9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 106

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto County Road CI

    1433 ft · 25 sec · County Road CI

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road F

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road F

  15. 15

    Continue on Palmyra Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Palmyra Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1061 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    55 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
17.1 mi · 49%
State Highway 106
9.75 mi · 28%
County Road F
2.2 mi · 6%
Janesville Avenue
1.78 mi · 5%
Business State Highway 26
1.18 mi · 3%
Palmyra Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Koshkonong
00h 26m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Janesville, Wisconsin

22 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

35 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

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).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Rome

#2 Rome

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,784
Coordinates42.9802900, -88.6312100
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Rome (-88.63121, 42.98029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Rome. The current time is 17:47:35.

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.