How far is Kewaunee, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Kewaunee, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kewaunee and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kewaunee and City of Janesville.
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Start on Ellis Street
10 m · 3 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
19.2 mi · 29 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right
2313 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waldo Boulevard
33 m · 6 sec · Waldo Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Waldo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Waldo Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
2299 ft · 50 sec · North 18th Street
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Continue on Revere Drive
1945 ft · 39 sec · Revere Drive
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Continue on South 21st Street
3162 ft · 1 min · South 21st Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1349 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Calumet Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn left
1797 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
76 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
45.6 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street
582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kewaunee and City of Janesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Calumet Avenue
Merge slight left
76 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kewaunee and 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 Kewaunee to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Kewaunee and 96.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kewaunee and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kewaunee and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 143.93 mi (231.64 km).
#1 Kewaunee
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,835 |
| Coordinates | 44.4583300, -87.5031400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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