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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Neillsville, WI is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
187.24 mi
03h 40m
Flight
151.76 mi
244.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.76 mi
Kilometers
244.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.24 mi
Kilometers
301.33 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Neillsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T07:21
Arrive Neillsville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
93.6 mi
01h 50m
To Neillsville
93.7 mi
01h 50m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27, I 94 Alternate: Merrilian, Black River Falls

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Highway K

    2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J

    3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 95

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 73

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hewett Street

    2633 ft · 53 sec · Hewett Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewett Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 69%
I 94 West
31.8 mi · 17%
State Highway 95
8.64 mi · 5%
County Highway E
7.85 mi · 4%
County Road J
3.36 mi · 2%
State Highway 73
2.97 mi · 2%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 50m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Neillsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from City of Janesville and 93.7 miles from Neillsville.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Neillsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Neillsville. Straight-line distance: 151.76 mi (244.24 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
Neillsville

#2 Neillsville

City in Clark County in the U.

Population2,375
Coordinates44.5599600, -90.5962500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Neillsville (-90.59625, 44.55996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.01 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.02 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.93 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.65 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.30 $35.06 $70.12

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 Neillsville. The current time is 07:21:35.

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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.