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

The driving distance from Kohler, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
102.41 mi
01h 58m
Flight
75.06 mi
120.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.06 mi
Kilometers
120.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.41 mi
Kilometers
164.81 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Mon, May 18, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Kohler
Mon, May 18, 10:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kohler
2026-05-18T18:48
Arrive City of Janesville
Mon, May 18, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Big Bend
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Kohler
54.8 mi
00h 59m
To City of Janesville
47.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

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 County Highway H

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Fredonia Kohler Road

    2868 ft · 1 min · Fredonia Kohler Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway I

    1344 ft · 43 sec · County Highway I

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway I

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Highway I

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fredonia Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fredonia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    30.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 57

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  9. 9

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

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  13. 13

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

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  25. 25

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 45%
State Highway 57
30.1 mi · 29%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 5%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 3%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

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

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Bend
00h 59m from Kohler
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kohler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Big Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Kohler and 47.6 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kohler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Big Bend

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

24 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

29 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

31 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

67 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: 75.06 mi (120.8 km).

Kohler

#1 Kohler

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,048
Coordinates43.4963900, -88.0234300
Altitude265
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: County Highway H (-88.023451, 43.49636)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kohler and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:48:01.

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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.