How far is City of Janesville, WI from Iron River, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Iron River, WI is about 359.6 miles (578.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.7 miles (471 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Iron River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Iron River.
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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
130.4 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Turn right onto County Road B
6.1 mi · 11 min · County Road B
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Turn right onto Coolidge Memorial Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Coolidge Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Highway 27
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 12 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Oneida Street
22 m · 2 sec · Oneida Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oneida Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Iron River.
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
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Iron River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Iron River?
The road trip is about 359.6 miles (578.7 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.7 miles from City of Janesville and 179.9 miles from Iron River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.7 miles (471 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.85 one way or $95.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Iron River.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Iron River. Straight-line distance: 292.68 mi (471.02 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 Iron River
City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 46.5643900, -91.4082500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Iron River (-91.40825, 46.56439)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $47.85 | $95.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.97 | $107.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $59.06 | $118.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $67.31 | $134.62 |
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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