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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow
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.
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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
54.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41 North, WI 29 North, WI 32 North: Wausau
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 29 West, WI 32 North: Wausau
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 32, CTH Y: Pulaski, Gillett
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Wisconsin Street
36 m · 2 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Wisconsin Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Wisconsin Street
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Continue on East Cedar Street
779 ft · 13 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn straight onto South Wisconsin Street
1807 ft · 36 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pulaski Street
2105 ft · 35 sec · East Pulaski Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Augustine Street
2422 ft · 46 sec · North Saint Augustine Street
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Continue on State Highway 32
8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32
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Turn left onto County Road E
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road E
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosendale.
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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).
#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 Green Valley
Civil town in Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,059 |
| Coordinates | 44.7955500, -88.2703800 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Valley (-88.27038, 44.79555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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