How far is Wilton, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Wilton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilton and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton and City of Janesville.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
62 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 71
8.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on West Railroad Street
2899 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street
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Continue on East South Railroad Street
2774 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street
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Continue on State Highway 71
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71
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Continue on Main Street
3038 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on County Road O
6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G
2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US 12;WI 16
5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16
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Continue on West Flint Street
2201 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street
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Turn left onto South Wisconsin Street
1124 ft · 31 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Continue on Wright Street
1858 ft · 54 sec · Wright Street
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Take the ramp right
1234 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilton and City of Janesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wright Street
Merge slight left
57.9 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Wilton and Mostly 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 Wilton to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Wilton and 67 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Wilton and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dekorra.
Portage
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 108.99 mi (175.4 km).
#1 Wilton
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.8135800, -90.5279100 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.90 | $39.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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