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

The driving distance from Weston, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
177.07 mi
02h 39m
Flight
154.67 mi
248.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.67 mi
Kilometers
248.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.07 mi
Kilometers
284.96 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in Weston
Thu, Oct 15, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weston
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weston
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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Weston
86.9 mi
01h 19m
To City of Janesville
90.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ESE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Weston Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Weston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Camp Phillips Road

    2956 ft · 1 min · Camp Phillips Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2436 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 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 Weston 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
133 mi · 75%
I 39
33.3 mi · 19%
Camp Phillips Road
2.85 mi · 2%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Weston Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 South

Continue straight

73.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
01h 19m from Weston
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Weston and Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weston to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Weston and 90.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.72 one way or $51.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Weston and Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weston and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 154.67 mi (248.91 km).

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#1 Weston

Situated in central Wisconsin within Marathon County, this village lies at an approximate elevation of 1,250 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates44.8908000, -89.5476200
Altitude381
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: Weston Avenue (-89.547595, 44.887493)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.65 L · about $25.72
Round trip
$51.45
12.5 gal · 47.3 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $25.72 $51.45
Mid-grade $4.72 $29.47 $58.94
Premium $5.30 $33.10 $66.20
Diesel $6.19 $38.69 $77.39

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Weston and City of Janesville. The current time is 14:32:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.