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

The driving distance from McFarland, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.84 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.56 mi
42.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.56 mi
Kilometers
42.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.84 mi
Kilometers
59.29 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in McFarland
Tue, May 5, 5:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McFarland
2026-05-05T16:19
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McFarland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Albion
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From McFarland
17.1 mi
00h 20m
To City of Janesville
19.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Exchange Street

    142 m · 18 sec · Exchange Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    786 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadhead Street

    3217 ft · 1 min · Broadhead Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway MN

    2668 ft · 53 sec · County Highway MN

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road MN

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road MN

  6. 6

    Continue on Fieldview Road

    1201 ft · 26 sec · Fieldview Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Highway N

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Highway N

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    57 m · 5 sec · County Highway N

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    605 ft · 11 sec · County Highway N

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    100 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1663 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McFarland 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
23.8 mi · 65%
County Road MN
3.79 mi · 10%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 6%
County Highway N
1.8 mi · 5%
Broadhead Street
0.61 mi · 2%
County Highway MN
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Merge slight left

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 20m from McFarland
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving McFarland and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McFarland to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from McFarland and 19.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Albion

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

19 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

27 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

44 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McFarland and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 26.56 mi (42.74 km).

McFarland

#1 McFarland

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population9,291
Coordinates43.0125000, -89.2898400
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: Farwell Street (-89.289855, 43.012543)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McFarland and City of Janesville. The current time is 16:19:40.

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.