How far is City of Janesville, WI from Howards Grove, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Howards Grove, WI is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Howards Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Howards Grove.
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Start on East Court Street
582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on East Racine Street
136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 43, I 94: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
26.5 mi · 34 min · North-South Freeway
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Continue straight
35.1 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 42: Sheboygan, Howards Grove
877 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
60 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
575 ft · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1204 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
51 m · 3 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Madison Avenue
2575 ft · 44 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto College Avenue
537 ft · 11 sec · College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Howards Grove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Racine Street
Merge slight left
49.9 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Howards Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Howards Grove?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from City of Janesville and 67.9 miles from Howards Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Howards Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Greendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greendale.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Howards Grove. Straight-line distance: 99.51 mi (160.14 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 Howards Grove
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,279 |
| Coordinates | 43.8338800, -87.8200900 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howards Grove (-87.82009, 43.83388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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