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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Blair, WI is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
185.01 mi
03h 29m
Flight
157.32 mi
253.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.32 mi
Kilometers
253.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.01 mi
Kilometers
297.74 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blair
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Blair
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
92.4 mi
01h 44m
To Blair
92.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.8 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 95: Hixton, Alma Center

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    3185 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 95

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Street

    887 ft · 21 sec · South State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2325 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.7 mi · 19 min · State Highway 95

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    30 m · 3 sec · West Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 70%
I 94 West
41.8 mi · 23%
State Highway 95
13.3 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.44 mi
WI 95
0.27 mi
South State Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
157.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 44m from City of Janesville
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from City of Janesville and 92.6 miles from Blair.

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

The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Blair. Straight-line distance: 157.32 mi (253.18 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
Blair

#2 Blair

City in Wisconsin, USA

Population1,330
Coordinates44.2944000, -91.2351600
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Blair (-91.23516, 44.2944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.71 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.42 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 City of Janesville and Blair. The current time is 02:47:42.

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.