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

The driving distance from Denmark, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
173.89 mi
02h 48m
Flight
129.31 mi
208.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.31 mi
Kilometers
208.1 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.89 mi
Kilometers
279.85 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Denmark
Fri, May 1, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denmark
2026-05-01T07:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denmark
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
Bayside
WI

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

From Denmark
86.8 mi
01h 24m
To City of Janesville
87.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW
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 Denmark and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    719 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Depere Road

    2784 ft · 1 min · Depere Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depere Road

    41 m · 8 sec · Depere Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Depere Road

    759 ft · 15 sec · Depere Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    704 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    97.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  16. 16

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  27. 27

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Depere Road
98.7 mi · 57%
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 26%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 3%
US 14
3.58 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 2%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Depere Road

Merge slight left

97.9 mi · 01h 48m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayside
01h 24m from Denmark
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Denmark 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 Denmark to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Bayside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Denmark and 87.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bayside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bayside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bayside.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

16 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

51 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

65 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denmark and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 129.31 mi (208.1 km).

Denmark

#1 Denmark

Village in Wisconsin

Population2,271
Coordinates44.3477700, -87.8273200
Altitude266
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: (-87.827377, 44.34777)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 Denmark and City of Janesville. The current time is 07:09:10.

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.