How far is City of Janesville, WI from Fall Creek, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Fall Creek, WI is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
204.5 mi
03h 53m
Flight
182.69 mi
294.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.69 mi
Kilometers
294.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.5 mi
Kilometers
329.11 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall Creek
Tue, May 26, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 26, 11:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-26T03:37
Arrive Fall Creek
Tue, May 26, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
102.2 mi
01h 56m
To Fall Creek
102.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road R

    2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R

  14. 14

    Continue on County Highway R

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway R

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Highway HH

    133 m · 14 sec · County Highway HH

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road AF

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road AF

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 63%
I 94 West
58.5 mi · 29%
Lincoln Avenue
7.52 mi · 4%
County Highway R
6.12 mi · 3%
County Road AF
0.96 mi
US Highway 10
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 56m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Fall Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from City of Janesville and 102.3 miles from Fall Creek.

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

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Fall Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Fall Creek. Straight-line distance: 182.69 mi (294.01 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
Fall Creek

#2 Fall Creek

Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7635700, -91.2771000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Fall Creek (-91.2771, 44.76357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.32 L · about $27.23
Round trip
$54.45
14.44 gal · 54.64 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.23 $54.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.71 $61.41
Premium $4.65 $33.60 $67.20
Diesel $5.30 $38.29 $76.59

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Fall Creek. The current time is 03:37:22.

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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.