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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.18 mi
05h 57m
Flight
266.39 mi
428.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.39 mi
Kilometers
428.71 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.18 mi
Kilometers
476.65 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurley
Sat, May 30, 6:31 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-30T12:33
Arrive Hurley
Sat, May 30, 6:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 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
Jordan
WI

Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
148.1 mi
02h 58m
To Hurley
148.1 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

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.

  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

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    23.1 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street

    55.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Chippewa Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1775 ft · 57 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Silver Street

    1204 ft · 42 sec · Silver Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
174 mi · 59%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 22%
Chippewa Street
55.4 mi · 19%
2nd Avenue South
0.34 mi
Silver Street
0.23 mi
WI 78 South
0.21 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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
266.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jordan
02h 58m from City of Janesville
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

7 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

7 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

34 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

39 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

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).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Hurley

#2 Hurley

City in and county seat of Iron County, Wisconsin

Population1,424
Coordinates46.4496700, -90.1865600
Altitude456
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Hurley (-90.18656, 46.44967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.56 L · about $39.41
Round trip
$78.81
20.9 gal · 79.12 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Hurley. The current time is 12:33:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.