How far is City of Janesville, WI from Green Valley, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Green Valley, WI is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
179.07 mi
03h 50m
Flight
150.42 mi
242.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.42 mi
Kilometers
242.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.07 mi
Kilometers
288.19 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T01:41
Arrive Green Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
Rosendale
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
89.5 mi
01h 55m
To Green Valley
89.5 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.3 mi · 59 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32, CTH Y: Pulaski, Gillett

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Wisconsin Street

    36 m · 2 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Wisconsin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Cedar Street

    779 ft · 13 sec · East Cedar Street

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Wisconsin Street

    1807 ft · 36 sec · South Wisconsin Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pulaski Street

    2105 ft · 35 sec · East Pulaski Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Saint Augustine Street

    2422 ft · 46 sec · North Saint Augustine Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 32

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32

  34. 34

    Turn left onto County Road E

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Road E

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road E

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 33%
Appleton
54.3 mi · 30%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 21%
WI 29 West
8.27 mi · 5%
State Highway 32
8.09 mi · 5%
WI 32
4.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

54.3 mi · 00h 59m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 55m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Light Snow near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from City of Janesville and 89.5 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Light Snow near Green Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

19 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

20 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

26 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

26 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 150.42 mi (242.08 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
Green Valley

#2 Green Valley

Civil town in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population1,059
Coordinates44.7955500, -88.2703800
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Green Valley (-88.27038, 44.79555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $23.83
Round trip
$47.67
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.83 $47.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.88 $53.76
Premium $4.65 $29.41 $58.83
Diesel $5.30 $33.52 $67.04

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Green Valley. The current time is 01:41:56.

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.