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

The driving distance from Pewaukee, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
61.65 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.86 mi
75.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.65 mi
Kilometers
99.21 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 12:38 PM CDT
Return by in Pewaukee
Sat, May 2, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pewaukee
2026-05-02T11:33
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 12:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pewaukee
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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Pewaukee
30.6 mi
00h 32m
To City of Janesville
31 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prospect Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Meadowbrook Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Meadowbrook Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West

    35 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1637 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    24 mi · 26 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson

    97 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    33.6 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
24 mi · 39%
Meadowbrook Road
1.36 mi · 2%
Prospect Avenue
1.15 mi · 2%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
WI 26
0.21 mi
East Court Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 32m from Pewaukee
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Pewaukee and Widespread Frost then 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 Pewaukee to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Pewaukee and 31 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Pewaukee and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pewaukee and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 46.86 mi (75.42 km).

Pewaukee

#1 Pewaukee

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,099
Coordinates43.0805700, -88.2612000
Altitude266
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: Prospect Avenue (-88.261161, 43.080539)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pewaukee and City of Janesville. The current time is 11:33:11.

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.