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

The driving distance from Chase, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.9 mi
03h 00m
Flight
146.8 mi
236.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.8 mi
Kilometers
236.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.9 mi
Kilometers
279.87 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, May 3, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Chase
Sun, May 3, 1:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase
2026-05-03T07:30
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, May 3, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
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 Chase
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 Chase
86.7 mi
01h 30m
To City of Janesville
87.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway S

    5.2 mi · 9 min · County Highway S

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward Appleton, Green Bay

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    31.4 mi · 34 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

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

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

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

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 55%
Appleton
68.6 mi · 39%
County Highway S
5.15 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.98 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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 30m from Chase
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chase and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 86.7 miles from Chase and 87.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chase and Chance Rain Showers 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 Chase and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 146.8 mi (236.25 km).

Chase

#1 Chase

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population3,100
Coordinates44.7180500, -88.1567700
Altitude235
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 S (-88.156778, 44.718122)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $23.15
Round trip
$46.31
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.15 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.11 $52.23
Premium $4.65 $28.58 $57.15
Diesel $5.30 $32.57 $65.13

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Chase and City of Janesville. The current time is 07:30:38.

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.