How far is Dousman, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Dousman, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dousman and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dousman and City of Janesville.
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Start on Elm Street
19 m · 5 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Drive
3.8 mi · 6 min · Sunset Drive
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Continue on US Highway 18
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Main Street
3019 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 18
10.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on East Racine Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Racine Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26 Business
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 26 Business
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Turn left
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dousman and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 26 Business
Merge slight left
24 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dousman and 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 Dousman to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Fort Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Dousman and 24.7 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dousman and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Atkinson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Atkinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dousman and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 35.59 mi (57.28 km).
#1 Dousman
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,317 |
| Coordinates | 43.0141800, -88.4726000 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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