How far is Brice Prairie, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Brice Prairie, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
180.39 mi
02h 48m
Flight
143.87 mi
231.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.87 mi
Kilometers
231.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.39 mi
Kilometers
290.31 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Brice Prairie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brice Prairie
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brice Prairie
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Brice Prairie
88.5 mi
01h 24m
To City of Janesville
91.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway ZZ

    1689 ft · 52 sec · County Highway ZZ

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road ZN

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road ZN

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road Z

    2923 ft · 1 min · County Road Z

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road ZN

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road ZN

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road OT

    2995 ft · 1 min · County Road OT

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway OT

    2060 ft · 45 sec · County Highway OT

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    2175 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  11. 11

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brice Prairie 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway OT
137 mi · 76%
I 39
33.3 mi · 18%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
County Road ZN
1.95 mi · 1%
County Road OT
0.57 mi
County Road Z
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

County Highway OT

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 24m from Brice Prairie
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brice Prairie and Partly 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 Brice Prairie to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Brice Prairie and 91.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brice Prairie and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brice Prairie and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 143.87 mi (231.54 km).

Brice Prairie

#1 Brice Prairie

Census designated place

Population1,887
Coordinates43.9385700, -91.2998600
Altitude203
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: County Highway ZZ (-91.300434, 43.938561)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brice Prairie and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:59:32.

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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.