How far is Fond du Lac, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Fond du Lac, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
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.
Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fond du Lac and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac and City of Janesville.
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Start on South Park Avenue
620 ft · 30 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1864 ft · 51 sec · 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Street
101 m · 11 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Western Avenue
1695 ft · 39 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn left onto South Military Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Military Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Military Road
39 m · 2 sec · South Military Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Military Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Military Road
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Continue on County Road D
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road D
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
34.8 mi · 46 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 Fond du Lac 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
Continue straight
34.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fond du Lac and Widespread 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 Fond du Lac to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Richwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Fond du Lac and 48 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fond du Lac and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Richwood
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 Richwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fond du Lac and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 80.64 mi (129.77 km).
#1 Fond du Lac
City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,126 |
| Coordinates | 43.7750000, -88.4388300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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