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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Weston, WI is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.69 mi
03h 13m
Flight
154.67 mi
248.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.67 mi
Kilometers
248.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.69 mi
Kilometers
279.53 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Thu, Oct 15, 6:45 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Weston
Thu, Oct 15, 6:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
86.8 mi
01h 36m
To Weston
86.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
54°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    102.6 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Weston, Green Bay

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Weston, Camp Phillips Road

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Camp Phillips Road

    2128 ft · 45 sec · Camp Phillips Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Weston Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Weston Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
103 mi · 59%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 38%
WI 29 East
3.39 mi · 2%
Weston Avenue
1.2 mi · 1%
Camp Phillips Road
0.4 mi
CTH X
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

103 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
01h 36m from City of Janesville
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Rain near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from City of Janesville and 86.9 miles from Weston.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Rain near Weston.

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Weston. Straight-line distance: 154.67 mi (248.91 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
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#2 Weston

Situated in central Wisconsin within Marathon County, this village lies at an approximate elevation of 1,250 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates44.8908000, -89.5476200
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Weston (-89.54762, 44.8908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.72 $28.90 $57.81
Premium $5.30 $32.46 $64.93
Diesel $6.19 $37.95 $75.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Weston. The current time is 15:31:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.