Janesville to Ottawa, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.8 miles 149.4 km · straight line
116.1 miles estimated 186.8 km · driving distance
2h 20min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
174° S bearing direction

How far is Janesville from Ottawa, Illinois?

The distance from Janesville to Ottawa, Illinois is 92.8 miles (149.4 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Illinois is located S of Janesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 116.1 miles, taking about 2h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Janesville in Wisconsin and Ottawa, Illinois in Illinois.

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. 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 Ottawa, Illinois. 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 Janesville to Ottawa, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 20min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 48min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 13min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Janesville & Ottawa, Illinois

Quick Facts

Janesville
42.68°N, 89.02°W
America/Chicago
255m elevation
Ottawa, Illinois
41.35°N, 88.84°W
America/Chicago
147m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 268.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients