How far is Abrams, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Abrams, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.26 mi
02h 59m
Flight
152.28 mi
245.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.28 mi
Kilometers
245.07 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.26 mi
Kilometers
278.84 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Abrams
Sat, May 30, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abrams
2026-05-30T03:27
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abrams
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rosendale
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Abrams
86.4 mi
01h 29m
To City of Janesville
86.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abrams and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Orchard Road

    2401 ft · 2 min · Oak Orchard Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway EE

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway EE

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    548 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 41 South: Appleton, Green Bay

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Appleton, Green Bay

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

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

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  16. 16

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abrams 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 55%
Appleton
71.3 mi · 41%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 1%
County Highway EE
0.91 mi · 1%
WI 26
0.67 mi
West North Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Continue straight

36.8 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 29m from Abrams
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Abrams 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 Abrams to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Abrams and 86.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

19 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

20 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

26 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

26 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abrams and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 152.28 mi (245.07 km).

Abrams

#1 Abrams

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,926
Coordinates44.7791600, -88.0598300
Altitude207
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: Oak Orchard Road (-88.059861, 44.779146)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.14 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.28 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Abrams and City of Janesville. The current time is 03:27:36.

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.