How far is City of Janesville, WI from Glenwood City, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Glenwood City, WI is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe 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 Glenwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Glenwood City.
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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
118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 128: Glenwood City
95 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 128
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128
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Continue on West Oak Street
1227 ft · 26 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
14 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Glenwood City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
118 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Glenwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Glenwood City?
The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from City of Janesville and 128.6 miles from Glenwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Glenwood City.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Glenwood City. Straight-line distance: 227.19 mi (365.62 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 Glenwood City
City in St.
| Population | 1,201 |
| Coordinates | 45.0585700, -92.1724100 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenwood City (-92.17241, 45.05857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.20 | $68.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.57 | $77.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.21 | $84.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.11 | $96.21 |
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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