How far is City of Janesville, WI from Elroy, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Elroy, WI is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Elroy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Elroy.
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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
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
762 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto County Road HH
2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH
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Continue on North Wisconsin Street
1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto West Flint Street
2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street
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Continue on US 12;WI 16
5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G
2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G
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Turn left onto County Road O
6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O
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Continue on Lake Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1067 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Liberty Street
33 m · 5 sec · Liberty Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Elroy.
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
Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Elroy?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from City of Janesville and 58.2 miles from Elroy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elroy.
Stop Ideas Near Poynette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Poynette.
Portage
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Elroy. Straight-line distance: 96.59 mi (155.45 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 Elroy
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,306 |
| Coordinates | 43.7408000, -90.2723500 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elroy (-90.27235, 43.7408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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