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

The driving distance from Stockton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
141.5 mi
02h 15m
Flight
128.16 mi
206.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.16 mi
Kilometers
206.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.5 mi
Kilometers
227.72 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Stockton
Sat, May 30, 1:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stockton
2026-05-30T08:38
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stockton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Stockton
70.7 mi
01h 07m
To City of Janesville
70.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Highway 18

    2662 ft · 2 min · Old Highway 18

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Highway 18

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Highway 18

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brilowski Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brilowski Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McDill Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · McDill Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2590 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stockton and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDill Avenue
101 mi · 71%
I 39
33.3 mi · 24%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 2%
Old Highway 18
2.14 mi · 2%
Brilowski Road
1.25 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

McDill Avenue

Merge slight left

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
128.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 07m from Stockton
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stockton and 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 Stockton to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Stockton and 70.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stockton and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Portage, 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 Portage.

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stockton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 128.16 mi (206.26 km).

Stockton

#1 Stockton

Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population3,007
Coordinates44.5113600, -89.4670600
Altitude346
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: Old Highway 18 (-89.467053, 44.511422)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.9 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.8 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Stockton and City of Janesville. The current time is 08:38:23.

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.