How far is City of Janesville, WI from Nashville, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Nashville, WI is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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 Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Nashville.
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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
103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, WI 17: Merrill, Antigo
1761 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 64
942 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 64
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Turn left onto State Highway 17
23.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 17
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Turn right onto County Highway Q
10.3 mi · 25 min · County Highway Q
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway G&Q
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G&Q
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Continue on County Highway G
3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway G
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Turn left onto County Highway B
1 mi · 3 min · County Highway B
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Continue straight
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Street
1222 ft · 34 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Continue on County Highway B
4.6 mi · 11 min · County Highway B
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Continue on County Highway B
2.7 mi · 7 min · County Highway B
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Turn left onto Cole Lane
11 m · 2 sec · Cole Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cole Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Nashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
104 mi · 01h 51m
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 Slight Chance Light Snow near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Nashville?
The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from City of Janesville and 118.2 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Light Snow near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 196.02 mi (315.47 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 Nashville
Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 45.5227400, -89.0248400 |
| Altitude | 519 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-89.02484, 45.52274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.51 | $71.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.29 | $88.58 |
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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