How far is Pleasant Prairie, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Pleasant Prairie, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
65.47 mi
01h 14m
Flight
55.69 mi
89.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.47 mi
Kilometers
105.36 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 7:46 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasant Prairie
Sat, Apr 25, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Prairie
2026-04-25T18:31
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 7:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Prairie
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Pleasant Prairie
32.7 mi
00h 37m
To City of Janesville
32.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · 104th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    12.5 mi · 20 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Geneva Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Prairie 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
17.8 mi · 27%
75th Street
12.5 mi · 19%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 19%
US 14
3.58 mi · 5%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Geneva Road
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Turn left onto 75th Street

12.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 37m from Pleasant Prairie
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pleasant Prairie and 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 Pleasant Prairie to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Pleasant Prairie and 32.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Prairie and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Prairie and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 55.69 mi (89.63 km).

Pleasant Prairie

#1 Pleasant Prairie

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States

Population21,373
Coordinates42.5530800, -87.9334100
Altitude212
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: 104th Avenue (-87.9335, 42.553079)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.74 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.48 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Prairie and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:31:55.

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.