How far is South Milwaukee, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from South Milwaukee, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Township in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Milwaukee and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Milwaukee and City of Janesville.
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Start on 10th Avenue
13 m · 9 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Avenue
2910 ft · 2 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Avenue
1615 ft · 1 min · 15th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Rawson Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Rawson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West
2663 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
3247 ft · 50 sec · North-South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 119: General Mitchell International Airport
2201 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 43, I 94 West, I 894 Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 43 South, I 894: Madison, Fond du Lac
911 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
45.8 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street
582 ft · 20 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 South Milwaukee 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.
I 43 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
45.8 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Rain Showers leaving South Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Milwaukee to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from South Milwaukee and 38.4 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Milwaukee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Milwaukee and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 60.49 mi (97.35 km).
#1 South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 20,673 |
| Coordinates | 42.9105700, -87.8606400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
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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