How far is Ripon, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Ripon, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripon and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripon and City of Janesville.
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Start on the route
42 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
90 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Houston Street
114 m · 22 sec · Houston Street
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Turn sharp right onto East Fond du Lac Street
66 m · 14 sec · East Fond du Lac Street
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Turn left onto Metomen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Metomen Street
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Continue on State Highway 44 & 49
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 44 & 49
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Continue on State Highway 44 & 49
1122 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 44 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 49
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Woodward Street
1883 ft · 32 sec · South Woodward Street
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Continue on State Highway 49
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Beaver Dam Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Beaver Dam Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight
2472 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
2195 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ripon and City of Janesville.
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.
Beaver Dam Street
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ripon and Partly 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 Ripon to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Ripon and 41.8 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.17 one way or $26.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ripon and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Columbus
Beaver Dam, WI
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripon and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 80.41 mi (129.4 km).
#1 Ripon
Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,371 |
| Coordinates | 43.8422000, -88.8359400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.17 | $26.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.61 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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