How far is City of Janesville, WI from Elk Mound, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Elk Mound, WI is about 222.6 miles (358.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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
222.62 mi
04h 06m
Flight
201.66 mi
324.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.66 mi
Kilometers
324.54 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.62 mi
Kilometers
358.28 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elk Mound
Sat, May 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-23T01:29
Arrive Elk Mound
Sat, May 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
111.2 mi
02h 03m
To Elk Mound
111.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 312, CTH EE: Elk Mound, Chippewa Fallse

    1046 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Crossing

    1293 ft · 22 sec · North Crossing

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    145 m · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto United States Highway 12

    4.8 mi · 7 min · United States Highway 12

  14. 14

    Continue on Menomonie Street

    2855 ft · 1 min · Menomonie Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Menomonie Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 58%
I 94 West
87.7 mi · 39%
United States Highway 12
4.81 mi · 2%
Menomonie Street
0.54 mi
North Crossing
0.24 mi
US 12
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

87.7 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
201.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 03m from City of Janesville
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Elk Mound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 111.2 miles from City of Janesville and 111.4 miles from Elk Mound.

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

The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers near Elk Mound.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Elk Mound. Straight-line distance: 201.66 mi (324.54 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
Elk Mound

#2 Elk Mound

Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Population1,928
Coordinates44.8730200, -91.6910000
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Elk Mound (-91.691, 44.87302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.74 L · about $29.64
Round trip
$59.28
15.72 gal · 59.48 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.64 $59.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.43 $66.86
Premium $4.65 $36.58 $73.16
Diesel $5.30 $41.69 $83.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Elk Mound. The current time is 01:29:14.

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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.