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

The driving distance from Hartford, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.99 mi
01h 21m
Flight
54.19 mi
87.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.19 mi
Kilometers
87.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.99 mi
Kilometers
115.85 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Hartford
35.9 mi
00h 40m
To City of Janesville
36.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    8 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sumner Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Sumner Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road P

    6 m · 1 sec · County Road P

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road P

    119 m · 16 sec · County Road P

  6. 6

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    914 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 60

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Turn left onto WI 16 East, WI 26 South

    1852 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 26

    16.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
51.6 mi · 72%
State Highway 60
16.8 mi · 23%
West Sumner Street
2.15 mi · 3%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
WI 16 East
0.35 mi
East Court Street
0.09 mi
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 40m from Hartford
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartford and 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 Hartford to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Hartford and 36.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hartford and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 54.19 mi (87.21 km).

Hartford

#1 Hartford

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

Population3,573
Coordinates43.3177800, -88.3789900
Altitude299
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 Main Street (-88.3789, 43.317779)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Hartford and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:09:24.

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.