How far is City of Janesville, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
81.63 mi
01h 45m
Flight
63.65 mi
102.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.43 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.63 mi
Kilometers
131.37 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 7:30 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, May 21, 9:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-21T17:44
Arrive Whitefish Bay
Thu, May 21, 7:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
East Troy
WI

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
40.8 mi
00h 52m
To Whitefish Bay
40.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.9 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10 mi · 14 min · North-South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hampton Avenue East

    1692 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Port Washington Road

    132 m · 15 sec · North Port Washington Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Hampton Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Hampton Road

    102 m · 19 sec · East Hampton Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Berkeley Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · North Berkeley Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lexington Boulevard

    1473 ft · 56 sec · East Lexington Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Marlborough Drive

    16 m · 2 sec · North Marlborough Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Marlborough Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
56 mi · 69%
North-South Freeway
9.97 mi · 12%
I 43
1.1 mi · 1%
North Berkeley Boulevard
0.64 mi · 1%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
West Hampton Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

49.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Troy
00h 52m from City of Janesville
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

East Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from City of Janesville and 40.9 miles from Whitefish Bay.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.

Stop Ideas Near East Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 63.65 mi (102.43 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 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,110
Coordinates43.1133400, -87.9000900
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.50
Premium $4.65 $13.40 $26.81
Diesel $5.30 $15.28 $30.55

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Whitefish Bay. The current time is 17:44:37.

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.