How far is City of Janesville, WI from Hamburg, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Hamburg, WI is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
193.94 mi
03h 44m
Flight
171.72 mi
276.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.72 mi
Kilometers
276.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.94 mi
Kilometers
312.11 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, May 14, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-13T21:59
Arrive Hamburg
Thu, May 14, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Westfield
WI

Town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
97 mi
01h 52m
To Hamburg
96.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH U, US 51 Business, CTH K: Wausau

    913 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH U

    965 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    2821 ft · 1 min · Merrill Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road U

    8.7 mi · 12 min · County Road U

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    7.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 107

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road L

    2 mi · 5 min · County Road L

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Deer Creek Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Deer Creek Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Creek Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
109 mi · 56%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 34%
County Road U
8.74 mi · 5%
State Highway 107
7.11 mi · 4%
County Road L
2 mi · 1%
Merrill Avenue
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

104 mi · 01h 51m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
01h 52m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from City of Janesville and 96.9 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

1 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

37 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

60 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 171.72 mi (276.36 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
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,004
Coordinates45.0905200, -89.8851300
Altitude447
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Hamburg (-89.88513, 45.09052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.91 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.59
13.68 gal · 51.82 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.79 $51.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.09 $58.18
Premium $4.65 $31.83 $63.67
Diesel $5.30 $36.28 $72.56

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Hamburg. The current time is 21:59:06.

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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.