How far is City of Janesville, WI from Ladysmith, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Ladysmith, WI is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.1 miles (351 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Ladysmith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Ladysmith.
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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
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · 10th Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10
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Turn left onto County Road R
2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R
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Continue on County Highway R
6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 27
34.6 mi · 51 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on South 3rd Street
2958 ft · 50 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on West 9th Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street South
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Turn right onto Miner Avenue West
1663 ft · 1 min · Miner Avenue West
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Turn right
135 m · 33 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Ladysmith.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Milton Avenue
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladysmith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Ladysmith?
The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from City of Janesville and 128 miles from Ladysmith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.1 miles (351 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ladysmith.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Ladysmith. Straight-line distance: 218.13 mi (351.04 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 Ladysmith
City in and county seat of Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,054 |
| Coordinates | 45.4630200, -91.1040400 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladysmith (-91.10404, 45.46302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.03 | $84.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
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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