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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Eureka, WI is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.64 mi
02h 41m
Flight
91.52 mi
147.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.52 mi
Kilometers
147.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.64 mi
Kilometers
187.72 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Sat, May 16, 12:41 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 3:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-16T10:00
Arrive Eureka
Sat, May 16, 12:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Columbus
WI

City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
58.3 mi
01h 20m
To Eureka
58.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.6 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 Business, CTH M: Waupun

    2093 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1514 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Madison Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 49

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 49

  17. 17

    Continue on South Woodward Street

    1883 ft · 37 sec · South Woodward Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 49

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 49

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 44 & 49

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 44 & 49

  21. 21

    Continue on Metomen Street

    1448 ft · 55 sec · Metomen Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Griswold Street

    99 m · 11 sec · East Griswold Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Newbury Street

    3051 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newbury Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Newbury Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Blackburn Street

    1681 ft · 59 sec · Blackburn Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Eureka Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Eureka Street

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road E

    10.4 mi · 25 min · County Road E

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road E

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 151 North
44.2 mi · 38%
Milton Avenue
37.9 mi · 33%
County Road E
10.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 49
8.87 mi · 8%
State Highway 44 & 49
6.68 mi · 6%
Madison Street
3.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 151 North

Merge slight left

43.6 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 20m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from City of Janesville and 58.3 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

21 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

40 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Waupun, WI

41 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 91.52 mi (147.29 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
Eureka

#2 Eureka

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,659
Coordinates44.0044300, -88.8417800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Eureka (-88.84178, 44.00443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.58 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.16 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Eureka. The current time is 10:00:22.

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.