Arlington Heights to Janesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67 miles 107.9 km · straight line
83.8 miles estimated 134.9 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Janesville?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Janesville is 67 miles (107.9 km) as the crow flies. Janesville is located NW of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.8 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Janesville in Wisconsin.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington Heights and Janesville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington Heights to Janesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 36min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Janesville

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Janesville
42.68°N, 89.02°W
America/Chicago
255m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 371.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients