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

The driving distance from Saukville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
99.35 mi
01h 41m
Flight
72.46 mi
116.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.46 mi
Kilometers
116.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.35 mi
Kilometers
159.89 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM CDT
Return by in Saukville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saukville
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saukville
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 Saukville
49.6 mi
00h 50m
To City of Janesville
49.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Dekora Street

    608 ft · 25 sec · West Dekora Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Green Bay Avenue

    2862 ft · 1 min · East Green Bay Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 43 South, WI 57 South

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    20.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  12. 12

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

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  24. 24

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saukville 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
69.7 mi · 70%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 5%
US 14
3.58 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 4%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 3%
I 41 South
0.81 mi · 1%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 50m from Saukville
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saukville 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 Saukville to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 49.6 miles from Saukville and 49.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saukville and Partly 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 Saukville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 72.46 mi (116.61 km).

Saukville

#1 Saukville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates43.3816700, -87.9406500
Altitude231
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: West Dekora Street (-87.940643, 43.3817)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
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
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 Saukville and City of Janesville. The current time is 01:51:54.

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.