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

The driving distance from Plymouth, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
120.25 mi
02h 16m
Flight
90.11 mi
145.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.11 mi
Kilometers
145.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.25 mi
Kilometers
193.53 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T00:49
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Hales Corners
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Plymouth
62.8 mi
01h 08m
To City of Janesville
57.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    62 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Division Street

    131 m · 25 sec · Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    772 ft · 18 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eastern Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 57

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Continue on North Mill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Mill Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 57

    44 mi · 56 min · State Highway 57

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  26. 26

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 57
48.5 mi · 40%
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 38%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 4%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 3%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
90.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hales Corners
01h 08m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Plymouth and 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 Plymouth to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Hales Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Plymouth and 57.5 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Hales Corners

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hales Corners and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hales Corners.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

10 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

27 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

81 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 90.11 mi (145.01 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

City in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,182
Coordinates43.7486100, -87.9770400
Altitude257
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: East Main Street (-87.977041, 43.748728)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.03 $36.07
Premium $4.65 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.30 $22.49 $44.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:49:53.

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.