How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lima, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lima, WI is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.06 mi
04h 21m
Flight
196.3 mi
315.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.3 mi
Kilometers
315.91 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.06 mi
Kilometers
360.59 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lima
Tue, May 5, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-04T23:51
Arrive Lima
Tue, May 5, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
111.9 mi
02h 10m
To Lima
112.2 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Lima.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lima.

  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 left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 10

    10 mi · 14 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Continue on Mondovi Street East

    2219 ft · 1 min · Mondovi Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 10

    8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 10

    9.7 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Highway V

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway V

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway V

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lima.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 57%
I 94 West
58.5 mi · 26%
US Highway 10
28.6 mi · 13%
10th Street
3.48 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.2 mi · 1%
County Highway V
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
196.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 10m from City of Janesville
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lima.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Lima?

The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from City of Janesville and 112.2 miles from Lima.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lima.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lima. Straight-line distance: 196.3 mi (315.91 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
Lima

#2 Lima

Town in Pepin County, Wisconsin

Population2,957
Coordinates44.6338500, -91.8729500
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Lima (-91.87295, 44.63385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.93 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.66
15.82 gal · 59.86 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.83 $59.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.64 $67.28
Premium $4.65 $36.81 $73.63
Diesel $5.30 $41.95 $83.91

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Lima. The current time is 23:51:01.

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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.