How far is Kiel, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Kiel, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 123 miles (197.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Dodge County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kiel and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiel and City of Janesville.
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Start on Fremont Street
1695 ft · 31 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
137 m · 8 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn slight left onto East Water Street
1751 ft · 30 sec · East Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 67
7 m · 1 sec · State Highway 67
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 67
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Turn right onto County Road MM
1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road MM
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road J
3074 ft · 1 min · County Road J
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Turn right onto County Road P
2.4 mi · 3 min · County Road P
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Continue on County Road A/P
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road A/P
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2178 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Clark Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Clark Street
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Take the ramp straight
48 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 23
15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Johnson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street
45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street
1360 ft · 40 sec · East Johnson Street
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Turn left
1320 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
34.8 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 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 Kiel and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Kiel 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 Kiel to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 123 miles (197.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 63 miles from Kiel and 60 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kiel 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kiel and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 98 mi (157.72 km).
#1 Kiel
City in Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,483 |
| Coordinates | 43.9124900, -88.0356500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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