How far is City of Janesville, WI from Manawa, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Manawa, WI is about 159 miles (255.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (197.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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 Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Manawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Manawa.
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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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
39.3 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive
2969 ft · 1 min · West Follett Drive
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
24.3 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Western Avenue South
1977 ft · 33 sec · Western Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 22
1740 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Lakeside Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
2312 ft · 46 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
702 ft · 14 sec · School Street
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Continue on Royalton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54
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Turn left onto State Highway 22/110
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22/110
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Continue on Depot Street
1 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
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Continue on South Bridge Street
689 ft · 12 sec · South Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Manawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 01h 06m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Manawa?
The road trip is about 159 miles (255.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Endeavor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from City of Janesville and 79.5 miles from Manawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (197.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Manawa.
Stop Ideas Near Endeavor
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 Endeavor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Manawa. Straight-line distance: 122.99 mi (197.93 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 Manawa
Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 44.4644300, -88.9198300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manawa (-88.91983, 44.46443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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