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

The driving distance from Reedsburg, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
97.15 mi
01h 38m
Flight
76.88 mi
123.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.88 mi
Kilometers
123.73 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.15 mi
Kilometers
156.35 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Reedsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reedsburg
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reedsburg
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
De Forest
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Reedsburg
48.2 mi
00h 49m
To City of Janesville
48.9 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 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 Reedsburg and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 23

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Continue on West Munroe Avenue

    1734 ft · 45 sec · West Munroe Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Munroe Avenue
47.7 mi · 49%
I 39
33.3 mi · 34%
State Highway 23
6.7 mi · 7%
East Main Street
5.51 mi · 6%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 2%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

West Munroe Avenue

Merge slight left

47 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
76.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Forest
00h 49m from Reedsburg
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reedsburg 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 Reedsburg to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

De Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Reedsburg and 48.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near De Forest

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

20 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

22 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

29 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

35 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reedsburg and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 76.88 mi (123.73 km).

Reedsburg

#1 Reedsburg

City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,297
Coordinates43.5324800, -90.0026300
Altitude275
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 (-90.00263, 43.53243)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.98 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 25.96 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 Reedsburg and City of Janesville. The current time is 05:31:36.

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.