Janesville to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.5 miles 98.9 km · straight line
76 miles actual route 122.3 km · driving distance
1h 36min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Janesville from Milwaukee?

The distance from Janesville to Milwaukee is 61.5 miles (98.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ENE of Janesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 76 miles, taking about 1h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Janesville and Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Janesville to Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 36min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 55min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Janesville & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Janesville
42.68°N, 89.02°W
America/Chicago
255m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 405.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM