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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
34 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
1523 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
1283 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
43.6 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 Business, CTH M: Waupun
2093 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1514 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Madison Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Madison Street
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 49
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on South Woodward Street
1883 ft · 37 sec · South Woodward Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 49
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 44 & 49
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 44 & 49
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Continue on Metomen Street
1448 ft · 55 sec · Metomen Street
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Turn left onto East Griswold Street
99 m · 11 sec · East Griswold Street
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Turn right onto Newbury Street
3051 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Newbury Street
90 m · 15 sec · Newbury Street
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Continue on Blackburn Street
1681 ft · 59 sec · Blackburn Street
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Continue on Eureka Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Eureka Street
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Continue on County Road E
10.4 mi · 25 min · County Road E
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.
Columbus
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Madison (South), Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
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).
#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 Eureka
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 44.0044300, -88.8417800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka (-88.84178, 44.00443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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