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

The driving distance from West Milwaukee, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
69.4 mi
01h 15m
Flight
57.38 mi
92.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.38 mi
Kilometers
92.34 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.4 mi
Kilometers
111.69 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 10:26 AM CDT
Return by in West Milwaukee
Sat, May 30, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Milwaukee
2026-05-30T09:10
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 10:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Milwaukee
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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From West Milwaukee
34.8 mi
00h 37m
To City of Janesville
34.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
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 West Milwaukee and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    94 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    96 m · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1199 ft · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    86 m · 9 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Beloit Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · West Beloit Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 41 South, I 894 East, US 45 South

    855 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Zoo Freeway

  8. 8

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

    45.6 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  20. 20

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milwaukee 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
45.6 mi · 66%
West Beloit Road
4.18 mi · 6%
US 14
3.58 mi · 5%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Zoo Freeway
0.78 mi · 1%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

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

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 37m from West Milwaukee
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from West Milwaukee and 34.5 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Milwaukee and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 57.38 mi (92.34 km).

West Milwaukee

#1 West Milwaukee

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population4,090
Coordinates43.0125100, -87.9725900
Altitude200
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: (-87.972622, 43.012511)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.27 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.54 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 West Milwaukee and City of Janesville. The current time is 09:10:58.

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.