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

The driving distance from Amery, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.41 mi
04h 28m
Flight
245.92 mi
395.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.92 mi
Kilometers
395.77 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.41 mi
Kilometers
454.49 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Mon, May 4, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Amery
Tue, May 5, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amery
2026-05-04T18:05
Arrive City of Janesville
Mon, May 4, 10:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amery
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Amery
140.9 mi
02h 14m
To City of Janesville
141.5 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Keller Avenue South

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Keller Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 46

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    14 mi · 21 min · US Highway 63

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1912 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amery 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 63
233 mi · 82%
I 39
33.3 mi · 12%
Keller Avenue South
8.16 mi · 3%
State Highway 46
3.24 mi · 1%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 63

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
245.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 14m from Amery
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Amery and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amery to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Amery and 141.5 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 245.9 miles (395.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.56 one way or $75.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Amery and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amery and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 245.92 mi (395.77 km).

Amery

#1 Amery

City in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,799
Coordinates45.3069100, -92.3621400
Altitude326
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: Keller Avenue South (-92.362124, 45.306902)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.72 L · about $37.56
Round trip
$75.12
19.92 gal · 75.44 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.56 $75.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.36 $84.72
Premium $4.65 $46.35 $92.71
Diesel $5.30 $52.83 $105.66

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Amery and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:05:40.

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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.