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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Williams Bay, WI is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.65 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.17 mi
40.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.17 mi
Kilometers
40.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.65 mi
Kilometers
49.33 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Williams Bay
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
15.3 mi
00h 22m
To Williams Bay
15.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Williams 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

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50: Delavan, Lake Geneva

    1388 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 50 East, I 43 Alternate: Lake Geneva

    84 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Geneva Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Geneva Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 50

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 50

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 67

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 67

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Williams 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
11.6 mi · 38%
State Highway 50
3.69 mi · 12%
State Highway 67
1.53 mi · 5%
East Geneva Street
0.85 mi · 3%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 22m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Williams 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 Williams Bay?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from City of Janesville and 15.3 miles from Williams Bay.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

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Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
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Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Williams Bay. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.5 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
Williams Bay

#2 Williams Bay

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,657
Coordinates42.5780700, -88.5409300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Williams Bay (-88.54093, 42.57807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 Williams Bay. The current time is 22:02:19.

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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.