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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Thiensville, WI is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.3 mi
01h 55m
Flight
64.75 mi
104.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.75 mi
Kilometers
104.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.3 mi
Kilometers
140.5 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thiensville
Sun, May 31, 3:50 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 5:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-31T13:55
Arrive Thiensville
Sun, May 31, 3:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From City of Janesville
43.6 mi
00h 57m
To Thiensville
43.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Racine Street

    136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road

    643 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East

    722 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Good Hope Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 76th Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North 76th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Wauwatosa Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Wauwatosa Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Mequon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Mequon Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    70 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1544 ft · 38 sec · Cedarburg Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1815 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Freistadt Road

    576 ft · 22 sec · East Freistadt Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Vernon Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Vernon Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vernon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
51.2 mi · 59%
Zoo Freeway
12.7 mi · 15%
North 76th Street
3.07 mi · 4%
West Good Hope Road
2.37 mi · 3%
Wauwatosa Road
1.99 mi · 2%
West Mequon Road
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 57m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from City of Janesville and 43.7 miles from Thiensville.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Thiensville. Straight-line distance: 64.75 mi (104.21 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
Thiensville

#2 Thiensville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates43.2375100, -87.9787000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Thiensville (-87.9787, 43.23751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.66 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.23
6.16 gal · 23.32 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.61 $23.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.10 $26.20
Premium $4.65 $14.33 $28.67
Diesel $5.30 $16.34 $32.67

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Thiensville. The current time is 13:55:13.

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.