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

The driving distance from Franksville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.25 mi
01h 19m
Flight
56.09 mi
90.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.09 mi
Kilometers
90.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.25 mi
Kilometers
95.35 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Franksville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franksville
2026-04-18T04:52
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franksville
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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Franksville
33.7 mi
00h 39m
To City of Janesville
25.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Roberts Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Roberts Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwestern Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northwestern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Golf Road

    1465 ft · 1 min · Golf Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway V

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway V

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Street

    720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  29. 29

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  40. 40

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franksville 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
41 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
22 mi · 37%
Washington Avenue
8.59 mi · 14%
Plank Road
6.93 mi · 12%
US 14
3.58 mi · 6%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 5%
West Chestnut Street
2.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
56.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 39m from Franksville
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Franksville and 25.5 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franksville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 56.09 mi (90.27 km).

Franksville

#1 Franksville

Census designated place

Population1,846
Coordinates42.7600200, -87.9134100
Altitude222
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: (-87.913409, 42.76002)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franksville and City of Janesville. The current time is 04:52:25.

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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.