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

The driving distance from Sheboygan, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
131.51 mi
02h 10m
Flight
98.47 mi
158.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.47 mi
Kilometers
158.47 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.51 mi
Kilometers
211.64 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, May 3, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Sheboygan
Sun, May 3, 3:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheboygan
2026-05-02T23:17
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, May 3, 1:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheboygan
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
Greenfield
WI

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

From Sheboygan
64.6 mi
01h 05m
To City of Janesville
66.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    122 m · 20 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    2198 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 14th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Business Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Business Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 28

    2353 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 28

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1599 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    50.5 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West: Madison

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  16. 16

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

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  17. 17

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  28. 28

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheboygan 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 28
50.9 mi · 39%
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 35%
East-West Freeway
4.76 mi · 4%
US 14
3.58 mi · 3%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 3%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 28

Merge slight right

50.5 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
01h 05m from Sheboygan
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Sheboygan and Widespread Frost then 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 Sheboygan to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Sheboygan and 66.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Sheboygan and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 8 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenfield.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

7 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

11 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

85 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheboygan and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 98.47 mi (158.47 km).

Sheboygan

#1 Sheboygan

City in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population7,755
Coordinates43.7508300, -87.7145300
Altitude192
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: Center Avenue (-87.714529, 43.750884)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheboygan and City of Janesville. The current time is 23:17:58.

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.