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

The driving distance from Kenosha, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
70.99 mi
01h 27m
Flight
61.02 mi
98.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.99 mi
Kilometers
114.25 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Kenosha
Sat, Apr 25, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenosha
2026-04-25T18:39
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenosha
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
Lake Geneva
WI

Fourth-class city in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Kenosha
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To City of Janesville
35.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 56th Street

    81 m · 9 sec · 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 63rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 50

    98 m · 7 sec · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on 75th Street

    13.9 mi · 22 min · 75th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 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 Kenosha and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
20.4 mi · 29%
75th Street
13.9 mi · 20%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 18%
US 14
3.58 mi · 5%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Continue on 75th Street

13.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Geneva
00h 43m from Kenosha
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenosha 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 Kenosha to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lake Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Kenosha and 35.5 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Geneva

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

57 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenosha and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 61.02 mi (98.21 km).

Kenosha

#1 Kenosha

The second most populous city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

Population99,570
Coordinates42.5847400, -87.8211900
Altitude184
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: 56th Street (-87.821195, 42.584763)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenosha and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:39:19.

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.