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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to West Milwaukee, WI is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
69.89 mi
01h 32m
Flight
57.38 mi
92.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.38 mi
Kilometers
92.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.89 mi
Kilometers
112.48 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milwaukee
Sat, May 30, 11:42 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive West Milwaukee
Sat, May 30, 11:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
34.9 mi
00h 46m
To West Milwaukee
35 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 km · 52 sec · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Beloit Road

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Beloit Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · West Beloit Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    85 m · 10 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1199 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    94 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    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 Milwaukee.

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
51.2 mi · 73%
West Beloit Road
4.08 mi · 6%
Zoo Freeway
0.63 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 46m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near West Milwaukee.

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 Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from City of Janesville and 35 miles from West Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and West Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 57.38 mi (92.34 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 Milwaukee

#2 West Milwaukee

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population4,090
Coordinates43.0125100, -87.9725900
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: West Milwaukee (-87.97259, 43.01251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and West Milwaukee. The current time is 10:10:11.

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.