How far is City of Janesville, WI from Buena Vista, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Buena Vista, WI is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Buena Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Buena Vista.
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Start on East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn right onto South Parker Drive
143 m · 16 sec · South Parker Drive
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
3029 ft · 2 min · East Milwaukee Street
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Continue on West Court Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
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Continue straight
2650 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on State Highway 11
15.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 11
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Turn left onto County Highway T
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto 17th Street
2651 ft · 1 min · 17th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Center Avenue
3137 ft · 1 min · 1st Center Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 11
35.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on Bridge Street
3035 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 11
18.5 mi · 26 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto County Road J
3 mi · 5 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto County Road H
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road H
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Continue on East Roosevelt Street
2089 ft · 42 sec · East Roosevelt Street
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Continue on County Road H
5.2 mi · 9 min · County Road H
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Continue on County Road HH
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road HH
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Continue on Great River Road
1502 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Great River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Buena Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 11
Continue on State Highway 11
35.6 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Buena Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Buena Vista?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
South Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from City of Janesville and 49.8 miles from Buena Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Buena Vista.
Stop Ideas Near South Wayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Buena Vista. Straight-line distance: 85.02 mi (136.83 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buena Vista
Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,820 |
| Coordinates | 42.7133300, -90.6879000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buena Vista (-90.6879, 42.71333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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