How far is Mineral Point, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.97 mi
01h 27m
Flight
60.35 mi
97.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.97 mi
Kilometers
112.6 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Mineral Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Point
2026-04-22T20:34
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Point
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
Verona
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Mineral Point
40.3 mi
00h 43m
To City of Janesville
29.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Chestnut Street

    99 m · 16 sec · South Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doty Street

    660 ft · 25 sec · Doty Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2650 ft · 1 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dodge Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 23

    2852 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 151

    6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 151

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 18 and 151

    31.5 mi · 36 min · US Highway 18 and 151

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB: Military Ridge State Trail, Ice Age National Scenic Trail

    2396 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto County Highway PB

    866 ft · 28 sec · County Highway PB

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    7.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway M

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    13.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 14

  24. 24

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Point 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 18 and 151
31.5 mi · 45%
US Highway 14
17 mi · 24%
County Highway M
16.2 mi · 23%
US Highway 151
6.64 mi · 9%
West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 2%
State Highway 23
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 18 and 151

Continue on US Highway 18 and 151

31.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
60.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
00h 43m from Mineral Point
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Mineral Point and 29.6 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Point and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

53 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 km).

Mineral Point

#1 Mineral Point

Fourth-class city in Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population2,494
Coordinates42.8600000, -90.1798500
Altitude317
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: South Chestnut Street (-90.179901, 42.860013)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.35 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.7 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Point and City of Janesville. The current time is 20:34:03.

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.