How far is Janesville, WI from West Allis, WI?

The driving distance from Janesville, WI to West Allis, WI is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
69.54 mi
01h 11m
Flight
56.2 mi
90.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.2 mi
Kilometers
90.44 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.91 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 6:28 PM CDT
Return by in Janesville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Janesville
2026-04-17T17:17
Arrive West Allis
Fri, Apr 17, 6:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Janesville
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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Janesville
34.7 mi
00h 35m
To West Allis
34.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Janesville and West Allis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Janesville and West Allis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue

    864 ft · 43 sec · Saint Lawrence Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beloit Avenue

    2072 ft · 1 min · Beloit Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Delavan Drive

    2 mi · 2 min · East Delavan Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East County Road O

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East County Road O

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59: Greenfield Avenue

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Greenfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Greenfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Janesville and West Allis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East County Road O
49.8 mi · 72%
Zoo Freeway
3.1 mi · 4%
East Delavan Drive
1.99 mi · 3%
West Greenfield Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.77 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East County Road O

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 35m from Janesville
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Janesville and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Janesville to West Allis?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Janesville and 34.8 miles from West Allis.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Janesville and Mostly Cloudy near West Allis.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Janesville and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.44 km).

Janesville

#1 Janesville

City in and county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin

Population3,612
Coordinates42.6827900, -89.0187200
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
West Allis

#2 West Allis

The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Population59,748
Coordinates43.0166800, -88.0070300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.018397, 42.682979)
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Janesville and West Allis. The current time is 17:17:04.

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.