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

The driving distance from Cudahy, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
75.45 mi
01h 20m
Flight
61.39 mi
98.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.45 mi
Kilometers
121.42 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 8:46 AM CDT
Return by in Cudahy
Fri, May 1, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cudahy
2026-05-01T07:25
Arrive City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 8:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cudahy
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
Troy
WI

Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Cudahy
36.7 mi
00h 40m
To City of Janesville
38.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Kingan Avenue

    51 m · 9 sec · South Kingan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Layton Avenue

    4.4 mi · 11 min · East Layton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 27th Street

    800 ft · 17 sec · South 27th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41, I 43, I 894: Downtown Milwaukee, Beloit-Madison

    150 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43 South, I 894 West: Madison, Beloit

    1793 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit

    45.8 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.8 mi · 61%
East Layton Avenue
4.36 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
4.2 mi · 6%
US 14
3.58 mi · 5%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 4%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit

45.8 mi · 00h 50m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
61.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 40m from Cudahy
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Cudahy and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Cudahy and 38.7 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Cudahy and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

46 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

46 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

52 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cudahy and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.8 km).

Cudahy

#1 Cudahy

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population18,077
Coordinates42.9597400, -87.8614700
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.861468, 42.959582)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.08 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.16 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Cudahy and City of Janesville. The current time is 07:25:53.

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.