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

The driving distance from Arcadia, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.7 mi
03h 16m
Flight
165.16 mi
265.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.16 mi
Kilometers
265.8 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.7 mi
Kilometers
323 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Arcadia
Sat, May 30, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-05-30T00:24
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Arcadia
100.1 mi
01h 38m
To City of Janesville
100.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E
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 Arcadia and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 95

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Road 95

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    151 m · 9 sec · State Highway 95

  5. 5

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1588 ft · 32 sec · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 95

    13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    2038 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    100 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North State Street

    790 ft · 14 sec · North State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 95

    2283 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 95

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    133.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 95
147 mi · 73%
I 39
33.3 mi · 17%
State Road 95
12.2 mi · 6%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
West Main Street
2.01 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 95

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 23m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 38m from Arcadia
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arcadia 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 Arcadia to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Arcadia and 100.6 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 165.16 mi (265.8 km).

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#1 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
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: West Main Street (-91.501551, 44.252696)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.65 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $5.30 $37.55 $75.10

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 Arcadia and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:24:32.

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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.