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

The driving distance from Harrison, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
132.09 mi
02h 23m
Flight
111.84 mi
179.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.84 mi
Kilometers
179.99 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.09 mi
Kilometers
212.58 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in Harrison
Fri, May 1, 8:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-05-01T16:00
Arrive City of Janesville
Fri, May 1, 6:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Burnett
WI

Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Harrison
63.9 mi
01h 11m
To City of Janesville
68.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
52°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sweet Pea Drive

    736 ft · 38 sec · Sweet Pea Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Daffodil Drive

    74 m · 16 sec · Daffodil Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Midway Extended

    2637 ft · 55 sec · Midway Extended

  4. 4

    Continue on Midway Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Midway Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Midway Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    3108 ft · 1 min · Midway Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    28 m · 5 sec · Midway Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Oneida Street

    1586 ft · 41 sec · South Oneida Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

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

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

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

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 72%
I 41 South
20.2 mi · 15%
Midway Road
3.17 mi · 2%
Tri-County Expressway
2.74 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.68 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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnett
01h 11m from Harrison
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harrison and Areas Of 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 Harrison to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Burnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Harrison and 68.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Harrison and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Burnett

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

10 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

14 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

34 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 111.84 mi (179.99 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Calumet County, Wisconsin, USA

Population7,302
Coordinates44.2277600, -88.3359100
Altitude245
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: Sweetpea Drive (-88.335901, 44.22805)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and City of Janesville. The current time is 16:00:28.

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.