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

The driving distance from Morrison, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
146.18 mi
02h 46m
Flight
122.75 mi
197.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.75 mi
Kilometers
197.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.18 mi
Kilometers
235.26 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Morrison
Tue, May 5, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrison
2026-05-04T22:23
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrison
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
Waupun
WI

City in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Morrison
75.2 mi
01h 23m
To City of Janesville
71 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road W

    1.4 mi · 3 min · County Road W

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Day Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Day Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Day Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Day Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Day Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Day Street

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    35 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2161 ft · 43 sec · Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 96

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Edgewood Drive

    943 ft · 23 sec · East Edgewood Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kelso Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Kelso Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road J

    591 ft · 16 sec · County Road J

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton

    9 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 41 South: Milwaukee, Appleton

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  19. 19

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

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

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

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  28. 28

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrison 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
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 65%
I 41 South
36.3 mi · 25%
Day Street
7.04 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 1%
State Highway 96
1.84 mi · 1%
County Road W
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 39m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waupun
01h 23m from Morrison
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrison and Sunny then 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 Morrison to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Waupun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Morrison and 71 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waupun

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

1 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

21 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

26 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrison and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 122.75 mi (197.54 km).

Morrison

#1 Morrison

Town in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,611
Coordinates44.2991600, -87.9889900
Altitude281
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: Mill Road (-87.988989, 44.299066)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrison and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:23:27.

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.