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

The driving distance from Necedah, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.94 mi
02h 00m
Flight
106.83 mi
171.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.83 mi
Kilometers
171.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.94 mi
Kilometers
199.47 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Necedah
Sat, May 30, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Necedah
2026-05-30T19:58
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Necedah
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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Necedah
60.6 mi
01h 00m
To City of Janesville
63.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West 3rd Street

    33 m · 7 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 58

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 58

  6. 6

    Continue on North Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Union Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    1 km · 1 min · State Highway 82

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Necedah 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
68.8 mi · 55%
I 39
33.3 mi · 27%
State Highway 58
11.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 80
2.75 mi · 2%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 82

Merge slight left

67.8 mi · 01h 13m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 00m from Necedah
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Necedah and Partly 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 Necedah to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Necedah and 63.3 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Necedah and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 106.83 mi (171.93 km).

Necedah

#1 Necedah

Human settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,400
Coordinates44.0260800, -90.0740200
Altitude280
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: (-90.074005, 44.026078)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.59 $37.17
Premium $4.65 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $5.30 $23.18 $46.36

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Necedah and City of Janesville. The current time is 19:58:23.

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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.