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

The driving distance from Mequon, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
84.62 mi
01h 32m
Flight
61.77 mi
99.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.77 mi
Kilometers
99.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.62 mi
Kilometers
136.18 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 8:10 PM CDT
Return by in Mequon
Sat, Apr 25, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mequon
2026-04-25T18:37
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 8:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mequon
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
East Troy
WI

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Mequon
42.2 mi
00h 46m
To City of Janesville
42.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    569 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 107th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 107th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Zoo Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon 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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 54%
Zoo Freeway
13.7 mi · 16%
US 14
3.58 mi · 4%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 3%
North Swan Road
1.81 mi · 2%
North 124th Street
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Troy
00h 46m from Mequon
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mequon 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 Mequon to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

East Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Mequon and 42.4 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mequon and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near East Troy

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 61.77 mi (99.41 km).

Mequon

#1 Mequon

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population24,765
Coordinates43.2155500, -88.0300100
Altitude204
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: (-88.02568, 43.218779)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Mequon and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:37:46.

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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.