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

The driving distance from Juneau, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
59.01 mi
01h 05m
Flight
52.12 mi
83.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.12 mi
Kilometers
83.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.96 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Juneau
Sat, May 2, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juneau
2026-05-01T23:32
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juneau
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
Jefferson
WI

City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin

From Juneau
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To City of Janesville
29.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
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 Juneau and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oak Grove Street

    2250 ft · 1 min · West Oak Grove Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Juneau 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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
57.6 mi · 98%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
West Oak Grove Street
0.43 mi · 1%
East Court Street
0.09 mi
East Memorial Drive
0.05 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson
00h 32m from Juneau
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Juneau 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 Juneau to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Juneau and 29.7 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jefferson

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

35 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

41 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

49 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Juneau and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 52.12 mi (83.88 km).

Juneau

#1 Juneau

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population2,532
Coordinates43.4055500, -88.7051000
Altitude283
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: West Oak Grove Street (-88.705101, 43.405444)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $7.84
Round trip
$15.69
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.84 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.85 $17.69
Premium $4.65 $9.68 $19.36
Diesel $5.30 $11.03 $22.06

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Juneau and City of Janesville. The current time is 23:32:19.

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.