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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.51 mi
05h 00m
Flight
196.02 mi
315.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.02 mi
Kilometers
315.47 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.51 mi
Kilometers
380.63 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T04:26
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Plainfield
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
118.2 mi
02h 30m
To Nashville
118.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
39°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW

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.

  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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, WI 17: Merrill, Antigo

    1761 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 64

    942 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 17

    23.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 17

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Highway Q

    10.3 mi · 25 min · County Highway Q

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway G&Q

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G&Q

  15. 15

    Continue on County Highway G

    3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway G

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Highway B

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway B

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Street

    1222 ft · 34 sec · Milwaukee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on County Highway B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Highway B

  20. 20

    Continue on County Highway B

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Highway B

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cole Lane

    11 m · 2 sec · Cole Lane

  22. 22

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
123 mi · 52%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 28%
State Highway 17
23.1 mi · 10%
County Highway Q
10.3 mi · 4%
County Highway B
8.67 mi · 4%
County Highway G
3.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 30m from City of Janesville
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Waupaca, Wisconsin

34 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI

35 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
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Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
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Stevens Point, Wisconsin

36 mi away
200 Division St.

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).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 Nashville

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,023
Coordinates45.5227400, -89.0248400
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Nashville (-89.02484, 45.52274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.59 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
16.7 gal · 63.18 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Nashville. The current time is 04:26:40.

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.