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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Winchester, WI is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
120.04 mi
02h 40m
Flight
105.99 mi
170.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.99 mi
Kilometers
170.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.04 mi
Kilometers
193.18 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Sat, May 16, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 6:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-16T12:39
Arrive Winchester
Sat, May 16, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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
Juneau
WI

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
60 mi
01h 20m
To Winchester
60 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    6.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH II: Winchester

    1266 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Road II

    3100 ft · 1 min · County Road II

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Steeple Hill Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Steeple Hill Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steeple Hill Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 48%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 31%
US 45 North
12 mi · 10%
Appleton
6.79 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Juneau
01h 20m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Juneau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from City of Janesville and 60 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Juneau

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

11 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

26 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 105.99 mi (170.57 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
Winchester

#2 Winchester

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,835
Coordinates44.1985900, -88.6648300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Winchester (-88.66483, 44.19859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.99 $35.98
Premium $4.65 $19.69 $39.37
Diesel $5.30 $22.44 $44.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Winchester. The current time is 12:39:20.

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.