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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Wales, WI is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
57.52 mi
01h 15m
Flight
39.07 mi
62.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.52 mi
Kilometers
92.57 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wales
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive Wales
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Jefferson
WI

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
28.7 mi
00h 37m
To Wales
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.9 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1793 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: Delafield

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Highway C

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 18

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18

  11. 11

    Continue on West Summit Avenue

    122 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue

    23 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue

    160 m · 13 sec · West Summit Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Wales Road

    9 m · 2 sec · North Wales Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road

    2172 ft · 57 sec · North Wales Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2117 ft · 60 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
52.4 mi · 91%
County Highway C
2.67 mi · 5%
US Highway 18
0.87 mi · 2%
North Wales Road
0.42 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.4 mi · 1%
CTH C
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

19.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 37m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from City of Janesville and 28.8 miles from Wales.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wales.

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

35 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

41 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

49 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Wales. Straight-line distance: 39.07 mi (62.88 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
Wales

#2 Wales

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population2,651
Coordinates43.0044500, -88.3767600
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Wales (-88.37676, 43.00445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Wales. The current time is 23:59:07.

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.