How far is Prairie du Sac, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Prairie du Sac, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.9 miles (88.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.15 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.9 mi
88.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.9 mi
Kilometers
88.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.15 mi
Kilometers
108.06 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
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Prairie du Sac
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie du Sac
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:24 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 Prairie du Sac
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
Vilas
WI

Human settlement in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Prairie du Sac
35.2 mi
00h 37m
To City of Janesville
31.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    2185 ft · 2 min · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prairie Street

    87 m · 10 sec · Prairie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2061 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highways 60 & 188

    10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highways 60 & 188

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    2288 ft · 40 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodi Street

    123 m · 16 sec · Lodi Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie du Sac 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
33.3 mi · 50%
State Highway 60
22.2 mi · 33%
State Highways 60 & 188
10.3 mi · 15%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Water Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

33.1 mi · 00h 35m

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
+12.3 mi
54.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vilas
00h 37m from Prairie du Sac
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prairie du Sac 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 Prairie du Sac to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 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?

Vilas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Prairie du Sac and 31.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vilas

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

8 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

13 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

45 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie du Sac and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 54.9 mi (88.35 km).

Prairie du Sac

#1 Prairie du Sac

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates43.2869300, -89.7240100
Altitude236
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: 4th Street (-89.723985, 43.28693)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie du Sac and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:09:22.

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.