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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Wilton, WI is about 132 miles (212.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
132.04 mi
02h 42m
Flight
108.99 mi
175.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.99 mi
Kilometers
175.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.04 mi
Kilometers
212.49 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Tue, May 26, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 26, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-25T23:08
Arrive Wilton
Tue, May 26, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From City of Janesville
66 mi
01h 21m
To Wilton
66.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

    762 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road HH

    2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH

  11. 11

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Flint Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  22. 22

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2577 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 71

    8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 71

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    62 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
94.8 mi · 72%
State Highway 71
13.8 mi · 10%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 10%
US 12
2.9 mi · 2%
WI 16
2.9 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.94 mi · 1%
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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
109 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 21m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from City of Janesville and 66.1 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Wilton.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 108.99 mi (175.4 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 Wilton

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates43.8135800, -90.5279100
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Wilton (-90.52791, 43.81358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Wilton. The current time is 23:08:42.

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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.