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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Amery, WI is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
282.43 mi
05h 22m
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
282.43 mi
Kilometers
454.53 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amery
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-18T03:08
Arrive Amery
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
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 City of Janesville
141.1 mi
02h 41m
To Amery
141.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
41°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    127 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 10th Avenue

    13.9 mi · 21 min · 10th Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46

    45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 46

    8.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 46

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Keller Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Amery.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 46%
I 94 West
127 mi · 45%
10th Avenue
13.9 mi · 5%
State Highway 46
11.4 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.74 mi
US 63
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

127 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
245.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 41m from City of Janesville
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Amery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 141.1 miles from City of Janesville and 141.4 miles from Amery.

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 6:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Amery.

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 City of Janesville and Amery. Straight-line distance: 245.92 mi (395.77 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Amery

#2 Amery

City in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population2,799
Coordinates45.3069100, -92.3621400
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Amery (-92.36214, 45.30691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 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
9.97 gal
37.73 L · about $37.60
Round trip
$75.19
19.94 gal · 75.46 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.60 $75.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.40 $84.80
Premium $4.65 $46.40 $92.80
Diesel $5.30 $52.88 $105.76

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Amery. The current time is 03:08:00.

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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.