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

The driving distance from Kronenwetter, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
167.45 mi
02h 32m
Flight
150.4 mi
242.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.4 mi
Kilometers
242.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.45 mi
Kilometers
269.48 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Kronenwetter
Sun, May 31, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kronenwetter
2026-05-30T19:46
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kronenwetter
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
Endeavor
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Kronenwetter
83.5 mi
01h 16m
To City of Janesville
84 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Autumn Road

    1554 ft · 1 min · Autumn Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Forest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 153

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 153

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point

    1814 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kronenwetter 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
124 mi · 74%
I 39
33.3 mi · 20%
State Highway 153
3.12 mi · 2%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Forest Road
0.8 mi
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Continue straight

73.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Endeavor
01h 16m from Kronenwetter
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kronenwetter and Partly 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 Kronenwetter to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Endeavor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Kronenwetter and 84 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Endeavor

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

19 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

19 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

55 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kronenwetter and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 150.4 mi (242.04 km).

Kronenwetter

#1 Kronenwetter

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population8,143
Coordinates44.8221900, -89.5904000
Altitude365
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: Autumn Road (-89.592562, 44.819088)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Kronenwetter and City of Janesville. The current time is 19:46:02.

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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.