How far is Oshkosh, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Oshkosh, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oshkosh and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oshkosh and City of Janesville.
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Start on Jackson Street
22 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West Irving Avenue
659 ft · 18 sec · West Irving Avenue
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Turn left onto Wisconsin Street
2976 ft · 1 min · Wisconsin Street
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Continue on Ohio Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ohio Street
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Turn right onto West South Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West South Park Avenue
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Continue on W South Park Ave
1834 ft · 33 sec · W South Park Ave
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Continue on W South Park Ave
707 ft · 14 sec · W South Park Ave
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Continue on State Highway 44/91
552 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 44/91
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Turn left onto I-41_South: Milwaukee
1681 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
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Take the ramp slight right
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 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 Oshkosh 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Clyman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Oshkosh and 55 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Oshkosh and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Clyman
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 Clyman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oshkosh and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 95.5 mi (153.69 km).
#1 Oshkosh
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,474 |
| Coordinates | 44.0247100, -88.5426100 |
| 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 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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