How far is Maple Bluff, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Maple Bluff, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.2 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.16 mi
56.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.16 mi
Kilometers
56.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.91 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Jun 3, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in Maple Bluff
Wed, Jun 3, 1:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maple Bluff
2026-06-02T23:22
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Jun 3, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maple Bluff
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
Rockdale
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Maple Bluff
20.8 mi
00h 25m
To City of Janesville
21.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay Avenue

    39 m · 9 sec · Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farwell Drive

    37 m · 6 sec · Farwell Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Butternut Road

    1417 ft · 1 min · Butternut Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farwell Drive

    1649 ft · 1 min · Farwell Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard

    946 ft · 44 sec · Lakewood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fisk Place

    679 ft · 32 sec · Fisk Place

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kensington Drive

    1261 ft · 58 sec · Kensington Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Oxford Place

    135 m · 25 sec · Oxford Place

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

    1729 ft · 53 sec · North Sherman Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Aberg Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Aberg Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 Alternate East: Janesville, Chicago

    2622 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    32.1 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maple Bluff 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
32.9 mi · 78%
Aberg Avenue
4.01 mi · 10%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 6%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Farwell Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
North Sherman Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight right

32.1 mi · 00h 34m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
00h 25m from Maple Bluff
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maple Bluff and 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 Maple Bluff to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Maple Bluff and 21.4 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maple Bluff and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

24 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

28 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

32 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maple Bluff and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 35.16 mi (56.58 km).

Maple Bluff

#1 Maple Bluff

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,307
Coordinates43.1183300, -89.3795600
Altitude267
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: Bay Avenue (-89.379262, 43.118531)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.34 $12.67
Premium $4.65 $6.93 $13.87
Diesel $5.30 $7.90 $15.81

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Maple Bluff and City of Janesville. The current time is 23:22:50.

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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.