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

The driving distance from Menasha, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
134.92 mi
02h 12m
Flight
108.58 mi
174.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.58 mi
Kilometers
174.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.92 mi
Kilometers
217.13 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Menasha
Sat, May 16, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menasha
2026-05-16T09:58
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menasha
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Juneau
WI

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Menasha
59.9 mi
01h 06m
To City of Janesville
75 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    24 m · 4 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Racine Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Racine Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1990 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tayco Street

    149 m · 8 sec · Tayco Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1671 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  24. 24

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menasha 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 70%
Winneconne Avenue
17.9 mi · 13%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 1%
North Commercial Street
0.94 mi · 1%
WI 26
0.67 mi
West North Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Continue straight

34.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Juneau
01h 06m from Menasha
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menasha 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 Menasha to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Juneau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Menasha and 75 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menasha and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Juneau

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

11 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

26 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menasha and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 km).

Menasha

#1 Menasha

City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population15,603
Coordinates44.2022100, -88.4465000
Altitude230
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: Broad Street (-88.446502, 44.202033)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.02 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36.04 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menasha and City of Janesville. The current time is 09:58:00.

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.