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

The driving distance from Fredonia, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
105.25 mi
01h 46m
Flight
76.29 mi
122.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.29 mi
Kilometers
122.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.25 mi
Kilometers
169.39 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Return by in Fredonia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredonia
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredonia
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
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Fredonia
52.6 mi
00h 53m
To City of Janesville
52.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    50 m · 13 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fredonia Avenue

    2514 ft · 50 sec · Fredonia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    30.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 57

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  22. 22

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredonia 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 43%
State Highway 57
30.1 mi · 29%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 5%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 3%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
76.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 53m from Fredonia
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fredonia and Partly 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 Fredonia to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Fredonia and 52.7 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fredonia and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredonia and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 76.29 mi (122.77 km).

Fredonia

#1 Fredonia

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,168
Coordinates43.4705600, -87.9506500
Altitude248
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: North Milwaukee Street (-87.950815, 43.470561)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 Fredonia and City of Janesville. The current time is 01:51:54.

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.