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

The driving distance from Hamilton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
91.64 mi
01h 42m
Flight
75.29 mi
121.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.29 mi
Kilometers
121.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.64 mi
Kilometers
147.48 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Richwood
WI

Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Hamilton
47.5 mi
00h 51m
To City of Janesville
44.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
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 Hamilton and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road B

    1846 ft · 56 sec · County Road B

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 175

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 175

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

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

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
70.1 mi · 76%
State Highway 175
21.1 mi · 23%
North Main Street
0.95 mi · 1%
West North Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Front Street
0.55 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richwood
00h 51m from Hamilton
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 47.5 miles from Hamilton and 44.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richwood

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

22 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

24 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

44 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

48 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 75.29 mi (121.17 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population2,540
Coordinates43.6974900, -88.4587200
Altitude301
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: County Road B (-88.458732, 43.697093)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.24 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.48 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:54:13.

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.