How far is City of Janesville, WI from Spring Green, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Spring Green, WI is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.34 mi
01h 50m
Flight
63.14 mi
101.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.14 mi
Kilometers
101.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.34 mi
Kilometers
127.69 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Green
Tue, May 5, 1:57 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T12:06
Arrive Spring Green
Tue, May 5, 1:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Madison
WI

City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
39.6 mi
00h 55m
To Spring Green
39.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenway Boulevard

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greenway Boulevard

    1216 ft · 48 sec · Greenway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Q Hammons Drive

    1354 ft · 40 sec · John Q Hammons Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deming Way

    6 m · 1 sec · Deming Way

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Deming Way

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Deming Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    6.4 mi · 9 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 14

    13.2 mi · 18 min · US Highway 14

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rainbow Road

    2179 ft · 2 min · Rainbow Road

  23. 23

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

    1507 ft · 28 sec · North Winsted Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    1034 ft · 28 sec · Madison Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
31.6 mi · 40%
US Highway 14
16.2 mi · 20%
South Beltline Highway
14.5 mi · 18%
University Avenue
6.36 mi · 8%
Main Street
5.89 mi · 7%
US 12 West
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 30m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
00h 55m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from City of Janesville and 39.7 miles from Spring Green.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 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 2:48 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 Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring Green.

Stop Ideas Near Madison

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

51 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Spring Green. Straight-line distance: 63.14 mi (101.62 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
Spring Green

#2 Spring Green

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,836
Coordinates43.1752700, -90.0679000
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Spring Green (-90.0679, 43.17527)

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
10.6 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Spring Green. The current time is 12:06:35.

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.