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

The driving distance from Orfordville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.11 mi
00h 19m
Flight
12.81 mi
20.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.81 mi
Kilometers
20.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.7 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Orfordville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orfordville
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orfordville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Footville
WI

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin

From Orfordville
7 mi
00h 09m
To City of Janesville
7.1 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 11

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 11

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2651 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on West Court Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · West Court Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orfordville and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
10.4 mi · 74%
West Court Street
3.06 mi · 22%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Turn right onto State Highway 11

9.94 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Footville
00h 09m from Orfordville
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orfordville 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 Orfordville to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Footville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Orfordville and 7.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Footville

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

18 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

27 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

43 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

48 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orfordville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.61 km).

Orfordville

#1 Orfordville

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,486
Coordinates42.6275100, -89.2531700
Altitude271
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: (-89.253187, 42.62751)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.77
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.89 $3.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.65 $2.33 $4.65
Diesel $5.30 $2.65 $5.30

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Orfordville and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:09:30.

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.