How far is City of Janesville, WI from Hurley, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Hurley, WI is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Hurley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Hurley.
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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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
23.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street
55.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Chippewa Street
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Continue on 2nd Avenue South
1775 ft · 57 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left onto Silver Street
1204 ft · 42 sec · Silver Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Granite Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Hurley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Hurley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Hurley?
The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from City of Janesville and 148.1 miles from Hurley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 5:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.41 one way or $78.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Hurley.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Hurley. Straight-line distance: 266.39 mi (428.71 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 Hurley
City in and county seat of Iron County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 46.4496700, -90.1865600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hurley (-90.18656, 46.44967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.41 | $78.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.44 | $88.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.63 | $97.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.43 | $110.85 |
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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