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

The driving distance from Kohler, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.62 mi
02h 08m
Flight
95.64 mi
153.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.64 mi
Kilometers
153.92 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.62 mi
Kilometers
208.6 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM CDT
Return by in Kohler
Thu, Oct 15, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kohler
2026-10-15T17:30
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kohler
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
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Kohler
64.7 mi
01h 04m
To City of Janesville
64.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57ยฐF
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
59ยฐF
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    137 m ยท 38 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Drive

    1.5 km ยท 2 min ยท Highland Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1640 ft ยท 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    64 m ยท 3 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.4 km ยท 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi ยท 1 hr

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km ยท 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi ยท 7 min ยท East-West Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft ยท 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km ยท 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft ยท 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi ยท 5 min ยท Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    45.6 mi ยท 49 min

  14. 14

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

    1398 ft ยท 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    37 m ยท 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi ยท 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.2 mi ยท 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi ยท 2 min ยท East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m ยท 7 sec ยท East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft ยท 13 sec ยท East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m ยท 6 sec ยท East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท East Racine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft ยท 1 min ยท South Randall Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft ยท 1 min ยท Ruger Avenue

  25. 25

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

    582 ft ยท 20 sec ยท East Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kohler 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
99.3 mi ยท 77%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi ยท 4%
US 14
3.58 mi ยท 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi ยท 3%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi ยท 2%
Highland Drive
1.26 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

52.8 mi ยท 01h 00m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 04m from Kohler
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kohler and Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kohler to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Kohler and 64.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kohler and Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kohler and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 95.64 mi (153.92 km).

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#1 Kohler

Situated in eastern Wisconsin within Sheboygan County, this village lies along the Sheboygan River approximately four miles west of Lake Michigan.

Population0
Coordinates43.7391600, -87.7817500
Altitude209
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: (-87.781749, 43.73941)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.31 L ยท about $18.81
Round trip
$37.62
9.14 gal ยท 34.62 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $18.81 $37.62
Mid-grade $4.72 $21.55 $43.10
Premium $5.30 $24.20 $48.41
Diesel $6.19 $28.29 $56.59

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kohler and City of Janesville. The current time is 17:30:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.