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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Edgar, WI is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
189.01 mi
03h 32m
Flight
161.95 mi
260.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.95 mi
Kilometers
260.63 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.01 mi
Kilometers
304.19 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgar
Tue, May 5, 5:50 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T14:18
Arrive Edgar
Tue, May 5, 5:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Westfield
WI

Town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
94.5 mi
01h 46m
To Edgar
94.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    15 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH H: Edgar

    1329 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    27 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road H

    2648 ft · 1 min · County Road H

  14. 14

    Continue on North 3rd Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    41 m · 6 sec · East Oak Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
107 mi · 56%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 35%
WI 29 West
15 mi · 8%
North 3rd Avenue
0.73 mi
County Road H
0.5 mi
CTH H
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

104 mi · 01h 51m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
161.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
01h 46m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Edgar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from City of Janesville and 94.5 miles from Edgar.

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

The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Edgar.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

1 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

37 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

60 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Edgar. Straight-line distance: 161.95 mi (260.63 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
Edgar

#2 Edgar

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates44.9271900, -89.9634600
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Edgar (-89.96346, 44.92719)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.67 gal
25.25 L · about $25.15
Round trip
$50.31
13.34 gal · 50.5 L
Estimated CO2
59.3 kg one way
Round trip: 118.6 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.15 $50.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.37 $56.74
Premium $4.65 $31.04 $62.08
Diesel $5.30 $35.38 $70.76

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Edgar. The current time is 14:18:17.

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.