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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Florence, WI is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
266.47 mi
05h 45m
Flight
226.77 mi
364.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.77 mi
Kilometers
364.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.47 mi
Kilometers
428.85 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Wed, May 13, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T22:46
Arrive Florence
Wed, May 13, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 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
Little Chute
WI

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
133.2 mi
02h 52m
To Florence
133.2 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US-2/US-141

    1 mi · 1 min · US-2/US-141

  24. 24

    Continue on South Stephenson Avenue

    3.5 mi · 4 min · South Stephenson Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on US-2/US-141/M-95

    12.3 mi · 17 min · US-2/US-141/M-95

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Quinnesec Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Quinnesec Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quinnesec Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 141
75.9 mi · 28%
Appleton
73.1 mi · 27%
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 22%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 14%
US-2/US-141/M-95
12.3 mi · 5%
South Stephenson Avenue
3.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 141

Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain

75.9 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Chute
02h 52m from City of Janesville
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Little Chute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from City of Janesville and 133.2 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Little Chute

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

7 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

34 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

34 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

36 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Florence. Straight-line distance: 226.77 mi (364.95 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
Florence

#2 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population1,945
Coordinates45.9221800, -88.2518000
Altitude398
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Florence (-88.2518, 45.92218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.59 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.89
18.8 gal · 71.18 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.45 $70.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.98 $79.96
Premium $4.65 $43.75 $87.50
Diesel $5.30 $49.86 $99.72

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Florence. The current time is 22:46:56.

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.