How far is City of Janesville, WI from Menasha, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Menasha, WI is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Menasha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Menasha.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Take the exit slight right
2470 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue
617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Commercial Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1731 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Tayco Street
149 m · 10 sec · Tayco Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1229 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Milwaukee Street
123 m · 13 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
702 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Menasha.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Milton Avenue
Continue straight
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Menasha?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Juneau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from City of Janesville and 60.1 miles from Menasha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.
Stop Ideas Near Juneau
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 Juneau.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Menasha. Straight-line distance: 108.58 mi (174.74 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 Menasha
City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 15,603 |
| Coordinates | 44.2022100, -88.4465000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menasha (-88.4465, 44.20221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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