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

The driving distance from Marcellon, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
71 mi
01h 18m
Flight
62.31 mi
100.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.31 mi
Kilometers
100.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71 mi
Kilometers
114.27 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Return by in Marcellon
Tue, May 12, 9:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marcellon
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marcellon
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
Vilas
WI

Human settlement in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Marcellon
35.3 mi
00h 39m
To City of Janesville
35.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 44

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 44

  2. 2

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 22

  5. 5

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 22

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 51

    41 m · 2 sec · US Highway 51

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 51

    10.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 51

  9. 9

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

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marcellon 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
33.3 mi · 47%
State Highway 22
12.3 mi · 17%
US Highway 51
10.6 mi · 15%
I 39 South
5.63 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
2.45 mi · 3%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 39

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

33.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilas
00h 39m from Marcellon
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Marcellon and 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 Marcellon to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Vilas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Marcellon and 35.7 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Marcellon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Vilas

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

13 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

45 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marcellon and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 62.31 mi (100.28 km).

Marcellon

#1 Marcellon

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,115
Coordinates43.5685900, -89.2656700
Altitude252
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: State Highway 44 (-89.265793, 43.568591)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Marcellon and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:50:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.