How far is Genesee, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Genesee, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
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.
Town in Wisconsin, United States
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 Genesee and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Genesee and City of Janesville.
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Start on Church Street
126 m · 19 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Old Village Road
136 m · 22 sec · Old Village Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
1235 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 59
71 m · 14 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East State Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East State Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59
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Turn straight onto East Waukesha Road
2776 ft · 47 sec · East Waukesha Road
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Turn slight left onto North Grove Street
578 ft · 20 sec · North Grove Street
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Continue on Elkhorn Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Elkhorn Road
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Continue on State Highway 67
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 67
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Turn right onto State Highway 20
108 m · 6 sec · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto State Highway 59
805 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 12 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 Genesee 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 59
Turn left onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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 Genesee 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 Genesee to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Genesee and 23 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Genesee and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Whitewater
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 Whitewater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Genesee and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 37.97 mi (61.11 km).
#1 Genesee
Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 7,341 |
| Coordinates | 42.9527900, -88.3589800 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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