How far is City of Janesville, WI from Hammond, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Hammond, WI is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Hammond.
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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
130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto Wolf Street
25 m · 4 sec · Wolf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Hammond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
130 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Hammond?
The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.8 miles from City of Janesville and 131.1 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 7:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Tomah
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 Tomah.
Tomah
La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 232.75 mi (374.58 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 Hammond
Village in St.
| Population | 2,429 |
| Coordinates | 44.9788600, -92.4357500 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hammond (-92.43575, 44.97886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.00 | $86.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.01 | $98.02 |
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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