How far is City of Janesville, WI from Frederic, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Frederic, WI is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Frederic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Frederic.
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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
61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
58 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland
1912 ft · 46 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street
73 m · 4 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
129 m · 8 sec · West Knapp Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street
39 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street
139 m · 9 sec · West Knapp Street
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Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue
5.7 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue
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Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue
6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on Elm Street
2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
726 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on State Highway 48
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 48
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Turn right onto 10th Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 300th Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · 300th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street West
76 m · 8 sec · Oak Street West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Frederic.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frederic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Frederic?
The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from City of Janesville and 153.2 miles from Frederic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frederic.
Stop Ideas Near Millston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Frederic. Straight-line distance: 267.33 mi (430.22 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 Frederic
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,080 |
| Coordinates | 45.6591200, -92.4671400 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frederic (-92.46714, 45.65912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $40.73 | $81.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.26 | $100.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.28 | $114.57 |
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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