How far is City of Janesville, WI from Hayward, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Hayward, WI is about 313.7 miles (504.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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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.
Civil town in Jackson 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 Hayward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Hayward.
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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
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
87 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, CTH E: Hayward
1328 ft · 57 sec · US 63
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 63
9 m · 2 sec · US 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US 63
20.7 mi · 29 min · US 63
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Hayward.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 North
Merge slight left
87 mi · 01h 37m
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 Mostly Sunny near Hayward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Hayward?
The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.9 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.8 miles from City of Janesville and 157 miles from Hayward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 5:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.74 one way or $83.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Hayward.
Stop Ideas Near Brockway
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 Brockway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Hayward. Straight-line distance: 260.26 mi (418.85 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 Hayward
Town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,595 |
| Coordinates | 46.0130100, -91.4846200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayward (-91.48462, 46.01301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $41.74 | $83.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.08 | $94.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.52 | $103.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.72 | $117.43 |
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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