How far is City of Janesville, WI from West Baraboo, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to West Baraboo, WI is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
89.49 mi
01h 43m
Flight
66.54 mi
107.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.54 mi
Kilometers
107.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.49 mi
Kilometers
144.02 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Baraboo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T00:00
Arrive West Baraboo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From City of Janesville
44.7 mi
00h 51m
To West Baraboo
44.7 mi
00h 51m

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

Partly Sunny

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 West Baraboo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1840 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI-33 EAST, WI-136

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 136

    84 m · 5 sec · State Highway 136

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136

    118 m · 7 sec · State Highway 136

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 136

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 136

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136

    872 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 136

  16. 16

    Turn right

    117 m · 35 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    33 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
81.4 mi · 91%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
6.62 mi · 7%
US 12
0.43 mi
WI-33 EAST
0.31 mi
State Highway 136
0.31 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 51m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near West Baraboo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from City of Janesville and 44.7 miles from West Baraboo.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near West Baraboo.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and West Baraboo. Straight-line distance: 66.54 mi (107.08 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
West Baraboo

#2 West Baraboo

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,416
Coordinates43.4744300, -89.7704000
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: West Baraboo (-89.7704, 43.47443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and West Baraboo. The current time is 00:00:33.

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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.