How far is Rome, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Rome, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rome and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rome and City of Janesville.
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Start on Jefferson Street
55 m · 7 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1061 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Palmyra Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Palmyra Road
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Continue on County Road F
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road F
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road CI
1433 ft · 22 sec · County Road CI
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Continue on State Highway 106
9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 106
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Continue on East Sherman Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · East Sherman Avenue
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on State Highway 106
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 106
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Turn left
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 25 min
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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 Rome and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 106
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rome 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 Rome to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Lake Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Rome and 17.5 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rome and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Koshkonong
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 Lake Koshkonong.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rome and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 28.11 mi (45.24 km).
#1 Rome
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 42.9802900, -88.6312100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.77 | $4.71 | $9.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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