How far is Platteville, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Platteville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platteville and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville and City of Janesville.
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Start on West Main Street
16 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
122 m · 22 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Pine Street
859 ft · 33 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto South Water Street
1880 ft · 1 min · South Water Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 80
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Turn left
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB: Military Ridge State Trail, Ice Age National Scenic Trail
2396 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto County Highway PB
866 ft · 28 sec · County Highway PB
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Turn left onto County Highway M
7.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway M
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Turn straight
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight left
126 m · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto West Bullard Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Bullard Road
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Turn right onto North Tupper Road
3151 ft · 50 sec · North Tupper Road
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Turn right onto County Highway M
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway M
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
13.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · 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 Platteville 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 80
Merge slight left
59.3 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Platteville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platteville to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 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?
Mount Horeb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Platteville and 39.8 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Platteville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Horeb
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 Mount Horeb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platteville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 74.43 mi (119.79 km).
#1 Platteville
City in Grant County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.7341600, -90.4784600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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