How far is North Fond du Lac, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from North Fond du Lac, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Fond du Lac and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fond du Lac and City of Janesville.
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Start on Minnesota Avenue
1230 ft · 56 sec · Minnesota Avenue
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Turn right onto Garfield Street
41 m · 12 sec · Garfield Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
147 m · 10 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Winnebago Street
2546 ft · 51 sec · Winnebago Street
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Continue on County Road OO
2114 ft · 52 sec · County Road OO
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Turn sharp left
1948 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH D: Military Road
1191 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto South Military Road
1700 ft · 38 sec · South Military Road
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Continue on County Road D
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road D
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
34.8 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · 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 North Fond du Lac 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.
State Highway 26
Continue straight
34.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Fond du Lac and Mostly 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 North Fond du Lac to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Richwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from North Fond du Lac and 60.4 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fond du Lac and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Richwood
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 Richwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Fond du Lac and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 82.23 mi (132.34 km).
#1 North Fond du Lac
Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,059 |
| Coordinates | 43.8113800, -88.4834400 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.44 | $28.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
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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