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

The driving distance from Milford, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
35.39 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.91 mi
48.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM CDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-04-19T00:06
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milford
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Koshkonong
WI

Census designated place

From Milford
17.7 mi
00h 22m
To City of Janesville
17.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road Q

    1199 ft · 24 sec · County Road Q

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto County Road A

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Madison Street

    558 ft · 25 sec · East Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 89

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road G

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road G

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milford and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road G
26.4 mi · 75%
County Road A
2.65 mi · 7%
State Highway 89
1.79 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Mulberry Street
0.83 mi · 2%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road G

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Koshkonong
00h 22m from Milford
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milford and Mostly 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 Milford to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Lake Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Milford and 17.6 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Koshkonong

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

22 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

35 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.13 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,135
Coordinates43.1008300, -88.8467700
Altitude244
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: County Road Q (-88.846784, 43.100857)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:05:59.

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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.