How far is City of Janesville, WI from Little Falls, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Little Falls, WI is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe 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 Little Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Little Falls.
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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
127 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Baldwin, Ellsworth
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
40 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto 10th Avenue
13.9 mi · 21 min · 10th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46
45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 46
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46
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Turn left onto 110th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 40th Avenue
2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue
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Continue on 115th Street
2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway C
936 ft · 26 sec · County Highway C
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Continue on 45th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue
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Turn right onto County Highway P
89 m · 8 sec · County Highway P
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · County Highway P
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Little Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
127 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Little Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Little Falls?
The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from City of Janesville and 140.7 miles from Little Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Little Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Warrens
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 Warrens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 246.2 mi (396.22 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 Little Falls
Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,602 |
| Coordinates | 45.2738500, -92.4188100 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Falls (-92.41881, 45.27385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.19 | $84.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.62 | $105.23 |
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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