How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.88 mi
03h 43m
Flight
177.63 mi
285.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.63 mi
Kilometers
285.87 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.88 mi
Kilometers
345.82 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Whitefish Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitefish Bay
2026-04-22T20:34
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitefish Bay
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Whitefish Bay
107.2 mi
01h 51m
To City of Janesville
107.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 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 Whitefish Bay and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Whitefish Bay Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 42/57

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 57

    33.2 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  23. 23

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish Bay 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 44%
I 41 South
58.1 mi · 27%
State Highway 57
38.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 42/57
10.8 mi · 5%
I 43 North
5.31 mi · 2%
Whitefish Bay Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 51m from Whitefish Bay
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitefish Bay 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 Whitefish Bay to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Whitefish Bay and 107.7 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitefish Bay and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 177.63 mi (285.87 km).

Whitefish Bay

#1 Whitefish Bay

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population13,770
Coordinates44.9058300, -87.2173200
Altitude181
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: (-87.217319, 44.905786)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.7 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.17
15.16 gal · 57.4 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.58 $57.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.65 $35.28 $70.55
Diesel $5.30 $40.20 $80.41

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 Whitefish Bay and City of Janesville. The current time is 20:34:02.

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.