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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Medary, WI is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
170.77 mi
03h 10m
Flight
136.86 mi
220.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.86 mi
Kilometers
220.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.77 mi
Kilometers
274.83 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medary
Tue, May 5, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 8:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T02:29
Arrive Medary
Tue, May 5, 5:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
85.3 mi
01h 35m
To Medary
85.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    783 ft · 38 sec · Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sunset Lane

    28 m · 10 sec · Sunset Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 75%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 23%
WI 16
0.31 mi
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Frontage Road
0.15 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
136.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 35m from City of Janesville
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Medary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from City of Janesville and 85.5 miles from Medary.

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

The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Medary.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Delton, 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 Lake Delton.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Medary. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.25 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
Medary

#2 Medary

Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,533
Coordinates43.8552400, -91.2095800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Medary (-91.20958, 43.85524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 Medary. The current time is 02:29:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.