How far is Merton, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Merton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merton and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merton and City of Janesville.
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Start on Main Street
1929 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Winkleman Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Winkleman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway K
1329 ft · 32 sec · County Highway K
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Turn left onto Jungbluth Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jungbluth Road
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Continue on North Shore Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Shore Drive
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Continue on West Northshore Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Northshore Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Madison
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
19.5 mi · 21 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
33.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Merton and City of Janesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
33.6 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Merton 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 Merton to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Merton and 32 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Merton and Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Johnson Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.09 km).
#1 Merton
Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 8,649 |
| Coordinates | 43.1466700, -88.3067600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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