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

The driving distance from Hortonville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
130.46 mi
02h 25m
Flight
115.48 mi
185.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.48 mi
Kilometers
185.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.95 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Hortonville
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hortonville
2026-05-12T18:13
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hortonville
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 Hortonville
65.1 mi
01h 12m
To City of Janesville
65.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Nash Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Nash Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road M

    8.9 mi · 13 min · County Road M

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road II

    1.4 mi · 4 min · County Road II

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1951 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

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

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hortonville 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 73%
County Road II
12.5 mi · 10%
County Road M
8.95 mi · 7%
I 41 South
7.77 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 2%
South Nash Street
0.75 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnett
01h 12m from Hortonville
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hortonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hortonville to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 65.1 miles from Hortonville and 65.4 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hortonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Hortonville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 115.48 mi (185.85 km).

Hortonville

#1 Hortonville

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population2,976
Coordinates44.3347000, -88.6381600
Altitude242
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: East Main Street (-88.638166, 44.33476)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hortonville and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:13:00.

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.