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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Verona, WI is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
47.34 mi
01h 03m
Flight
33.72 mi
54.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.72 mi
Kilometers
54.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.34 mi
Kilometers
76.19 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Verona
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Rockdale
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
23.7 mi
00h 31m
To Verona
23.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH MV, US 18 Business, US 151 Business: Verona

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
31.6 mi · 67%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 17%
US 18 West
4.25 mi · 9%
CTH MV
1.66 mi · 4%
US 12 West
0.95 mi · 2%
US 12
0.4 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
00h 31m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from City of Janesville and 23.7 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

24 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

28 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

32 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Verona. Straight-line distance: 33.72 mi (54.26 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
Verona

#2 Verona

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,946
Coordinates42.9908300, -89.5331800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Verona (-89.53318, 42.99083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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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There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Verona. The current time is 06:24:40.

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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.