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

The driving distance from Exeter, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
36.59 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.59 mi
Kilometers
58.88 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Jun 11, 4:47 PM CDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Jun 11, 5:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-06-11T15:57
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Jun 11, 4:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Magnolia
WI

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

From Exeter
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To City of Janesville
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tunnel Road

    8 m · 7 sec · Tunnel Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Exeter Crossing Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Exeter Crossing Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway CC

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway CC

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway C

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway C

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road D

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road D

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road EE

    1367 ft · 26 sec · County Road EE

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway EE

    3.7 mi · 5 min · County Highway EE

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on County Highway EE

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Highway EE

  9. 9

    Continue on Dunphy Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Dunphy Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 59

    1279 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 59

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 213

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 213

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road A

    11.6 mi · 16 min · County Road A

  14. 14

    Continue on West Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 5 min · West Memorial Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on County Highway A

    953 ft · 23 sec · County Highway A

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    848 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Parker Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Parker Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road A
11.6 mi · 32%
County Highway EE
4.42 mi · 12%
State Highway 59
3.81 mi · 10%
Dunphy Road
3.26 mi · 9%
County Highway CC
2.11 mi · 6%
County Highway C
2.05 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

County Road A

Turn left onto County Road A

11.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 24m from Exeter
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Exeter and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Exeter and 19 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Exeter and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

24 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

35 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

37 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

41 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,088
Coordinates42.7905600, -89.5831800
Altitude267
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: Tunnel Road (-89.583177, 42.79056)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and City of Janesville. The current time is 15:57:46.

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.