How far is Lebanon, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Lebanon, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and City of Janesville.
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Start on South Street
591 ft · 16 sec · South Street
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Continue on County Road MM
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road MM
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road EM
3.5 mi · 8 min · County Road EM
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway R
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway R
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
79 m · 17 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1941 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Milwaukee Street
1681 ft · 53 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 26 Business
47 m · 3 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 26 Business
2400 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 26 Business
44 m · 3 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 26 Business
123 m · 8 sec · State Highway 26 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 5 min
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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 Lebanon 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 Business
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Lebanon to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Lebanon and 29.9 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lebanon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 43.95 mi (70.73 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.2552800, -88.6267700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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