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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.07 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.96 mi
69.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.96 mi
Kilometers
69.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.07 mi
Kilometers
87.02 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Horeb
Tue, May 5, 6:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Horeb
2026-05-05T16:19
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Horeb
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
Rutland
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Mount Horeb
26 mi
00h 32m
To City of Janesville
28.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South 2nd Street

    6 m · 5 sec · South 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1177 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Springdale Street

    1027 ft · 35 sec · Springdale Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springdale Street

    35 m · 2 sec · Springdale Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Springdale Street

    2216 ft · 44 sec · Springdale Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    26 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    2103 ft · 42 sec · US 18/151 Business

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    29 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    806 ft · 16 sec · US 18/151 Business

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    31 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    1965 ft · 39 sec · US 18/151 Business

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 18/151 Business

    32 m · 2 sec · US 18/151 Business

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US 18/151 Business

    1075 ft · 27 sec · US 18/151 Business

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    2396 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto County Highway PB

    866 ft · 28 sec · County Highway PB

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Highway M

    7.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway M

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    31 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Bullard Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Tupper Road

    3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto County Highway M

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M

  29. 29

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    13.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 14

  30. 30

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
17 mi · 32%
County Highway M
16.2 mi · 30%
US 18/151 Business
11.2 mi · 21%
West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3%
Springdale Street
0.64 mi · 1%
North Tupper Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
00h 32m from Mount Horeb
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

22 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

34 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

52 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

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).

Mount Horeb

#1 Mount Horeb

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population7,563
Coordinates43.0086100, -89.7384600
Altitude380
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 2nd Street (-89.738412, 43.008585)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Horeb and City of Janesville. The current time is 16:19:41.

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.