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

The driving distance from Forestville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.78 mi
03h 25m
Flight
158.28 mi
254.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.28 mi
Kilometers
254.73 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.78 mi
Kilometers
313.47 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Return by in Forestville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Black Wolf
WI

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Forestville
99.9 mi
01h 42m
To City of Janesville
94.9 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Forestville Avenue

    1893 ft · 32 sec · North Forestville Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 42

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road H

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road H

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 57

    28 mi · 32 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forestville 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 49%
I 41 South
58.1 mi · 30%
State Highway 57
28 mi · 14%
I 43 North
5.31 mi · 3%
County Road H
4.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 42
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
158.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
01h 42m from Forestville
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forestville and 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 Forestville to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Forestville and 94.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forestville and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

9 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

10 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

21 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

37 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 158.28 mi (254.73 km).

Forestville

#1 Forestville

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,110
Coordinates44.6900000, -87.4792600
Altitude194
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: East Main Street (-87.479259, 44.689974)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
26.02 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 52.04 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestville and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:09:21.

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.