How far is Port Washington, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Port Washington, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
99.97 mi
01h 43m
Flight
75.19 mi
121 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.19 mi
Kilometers
121 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.97 mi
Kilometers
160.88 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Mon, May 25, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Port Washington
Mon, May 25, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Washington
2026-05-25T00:48
Arrive City of Janesville
Mon, May 25, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Washington
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
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Port Washington
49.9 mi
00h 51m
To City of Janesville
50.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Webster Street

    32 m · 10 sec · South Webster Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2615 ft · 52 sec · West Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Spring Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  11. 11

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

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  23. 23

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Washington 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
66.6 mi · 67%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 5%
South Spring Street
3.92 mi · 4%
US 14
3.58 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 4%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 3%
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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 51m from Port Washington
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Washington 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 Port Washington to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Port Washington and 50.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Washington and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Washington and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 75.19 mi (121 km).

Port Washington

#1 Port Washington

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,584
Coordinates43.3872200, -87.8756400
Altitude183
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: South Webster Street (-87.875866, 43.387189)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.65 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $5.30 $18.72 $37.45

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Washington and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:48:21.

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.