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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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 left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
31.8 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27, I 94 Alternate: Merrilian, Black River Falls
1660 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
124 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 12
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn right onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto West Division Street
158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street
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Turn left onto Hewett Street
2633 ft · 53 sec · Hewett Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#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 Neillsville
City in Clark County in the U.
| Population | 2,375 |
| Coordinates | 44.5599600, -90.5962500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Neillsville (-90.59625, 44.55996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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