How far is Mount Horeb, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Mount Horeb, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Horeb and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Horeb and City of Janesville.
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Start on South 2nd Street
6 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1177 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Springdale Street
1027 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street
35 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street
2216 ft · 44 sec · Springdale Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
26 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
2103 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
29 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
806 ft · 16 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1965 ft · 39 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business
32 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business
1075 ft · 27 sec · US 18/151 Business
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Take the ramp left
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB: Military Ridge State Trail, Ice Age National Scenic Trail
2396 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway PB
866 ft · 28 sec · County Highway PB
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Turn left onto County Highway M
7.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway M
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Turn straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
126 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road
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Turn right onto North Tupper Road
3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road
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Turn right onto County Highway M
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
13.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · 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 Mount Horeb and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 14
Turn left onto US Highway 14
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Horeb and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Horeb to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Mount Horeb and 28.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Horeb and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Horeb and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 42.96 mi (69.13 km).
#1 Mount Horeb
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,563 |
| Coordinates | 43.0086100, -89.7384600 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
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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