How far is West Baraboo, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from West Baraboo, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
82.39 mi
01h 25m
Flight
66.54 mi
107.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.54 mi
Kilometers
107.08 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.39 mi
Kilometers
132.59 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Return by in West Baraboo
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Baraboo
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Baraboo
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
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From West Baraboo
44.2 mi
00h 42m
To City of Janesville
38.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 136

    846 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 136

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-12 WEST, WI-33 WEST

    11 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US-12 WEST, WI-33 WEST

    2166 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    44.8 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Baraboo 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
45.2 mi · 55%
I 39
33.3 mi · 40%
US-12 WEST
6.55 mi · 8%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
WI 26
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

44.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 42m from West Baraboo
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Baraboo 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 West Baraboo to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from West Baraboo and 38.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Baraboo and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Baraboo and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 66.54 mi (107.08 km).

West Baraboo

#1 West Baraboo

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,416
Coordinates43.4744300, -89.7704000
Altitude270
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: (-89.770325, 43.47443)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 West Baraboo and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:09:25.

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.