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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Milltown, WI is about 305.7 miles (492 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
305.69 mi
05h 52m
Flight
261.81 mi
421.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.81 mi
Kilometers
421.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.69 mi
Kilometers
491.96 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milltown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Milltown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From City of Janesville
152.7 mi
02h 56m
To Milltown
153 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    58 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland

    1912 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street

    73 m · 4 sec · West Knapp Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    129 m · 8 sec · West Knapp Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street

    39 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    139 m · 9 sec · West Knapp Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Elm Street

    2526 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    726 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 48

    21.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 48

  25. 25

    Continue on East North Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East North Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    111 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on 1st Avenue East

    2332 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue East

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 35

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 35

  29. 29

    Continue on 160th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 160th Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue Southwest

    105 m · 21 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bank Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Bank Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bank Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 42%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 25%
US 53 North
58.5 mi · 19%
State Highway 48
21.3 mi · 7%
22 1/2 Avenue
7.95 mi · 3%
Knapp Avenue
5.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
261.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
02h 56m from City of Janesville
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.7 miles (492 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from City of Janesville and 153 miles from Milltown.

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

The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.69 one way or $81.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Milltown.

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Milltown. Straight-line distance: 261.81 mi (421.35 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
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#2 Milltown

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population1,233
Coordinates45.5260700, -92.5085300
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Milltown (-92.50853, 45.52607)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.83 L · about $40.69
Round trip
$81.38
21.58 gal · 81.66 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.69 $81.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.89 $91.78
Premium $4.65 $50.22 $100.43
Diesel $5.30 $57.23 $114.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Milltown. The current time is 03:15:25.

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.