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

The driving distance from West Bend, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.13 mi
01h 44m
Flight
66.1 mi
106.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.1 mi
Kilometers
106.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.13 mi
Kilometers
143.44 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Return by in West Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bend
2026-04-22T23:48
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bend
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
Oconomowoc
WI

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From West Bend
46.7 mi
00h 52m
To City of Janesville
42.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Bend and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    100 m · 20 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    580 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 8th Avenue

    88 m · 15 sec · North 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 45 South: Milwaukee

    1371 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Bend Freeway

    15.3 mi · 16 min · West Bend Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 167 East, CTH Y: Lannon Road, Mequon Road

    965 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH Y: Lannon Road

    65 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lannon Road

    3184 ft · 1 min · Lannon Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lannon Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Lannon Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Lannon Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Lannon Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson

    97 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    33.6 mi · 44 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
28 mi · 31%
West Bend Freeway
15.3 mi · 17%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 5%
Lannon Road
4.59 mi · 5%
Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33.6 mi · 00h 44m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconomowoc
00h 52m from West Bend
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Bend 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 Bend to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Oconomowoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from West Bend and 42.4 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

46 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

48 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

49 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

50 mi away
5601 South 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bend and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 66.1 mi (106.37 km).

West Bend

#1 West Bend

City in Washington County, Wisconsin

Population4,715
Coordinates43.4252800, -88.1834300
Altitude273
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: North Main Street (-88.183552, 43.42524)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 Bend and City of Janesville. The current time is 23:48:57.

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.