How far is City of Janesville, WI from South Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to South Milwaukee, WI is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and South Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and South Milwaukee.
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Start on East Court Street
582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on East Racine Street
136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH BB: Rawson Avenue
1980 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Rawson Avenue
3.9 mi · 9 min · West Rawson Avenue
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Turn slight right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
1582 ft · 58 sec · 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and South Milwaukee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Racine Street
Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near South Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to South Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from City of Janesville and 38.4 miles from South Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near South Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and South Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 60.49 mi (97.35 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 South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 20,673 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105700, -87.8606400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Avenue (-87.860719, 42.910573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
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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