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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Take the exit slight right
2470 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
73.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
75.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US-2/US-141
1 mi · 1 min · US-2/US-141
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Continue on South Stephenson Avenue
3.5 mi · 4 min · South Stephenson Avenue
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Continue on US-2/US-141/M-95
12.3 mi · 17 min · US-2/US-141/M-95
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Quinnesec Street
27 m · 2 sec · Quinnesec Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Chute.
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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).
#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 Florence
Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,945 |
| Coordinates | 45.9221800, -88.2518000 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florence (-88.2518, 45.92218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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