How far is City of Janesville, WI from Crescent, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Crescent, WI is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Crescent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Crescent.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10
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Turn left onto County Road R
2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R
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Continue on County Highway R
6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 27
27.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 27
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 27
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Crescent.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Crescent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Crescent?
The road trip is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from City of Janesville and 112.9 miles from Crescent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Crescent.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 Crescent. Straight-line distance: 195.87 mi (315.23 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 Crescent
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,005 |
| Coordinates | 45.0677400, -91.1468100 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crescent (-91.14681, 45.06774)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.02 | $60.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.85 | $67.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.22 | $84.44 |
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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