How far is City of Janesville, WI from North Hudson, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to North Hudson, WI is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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 05h 06m.
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 Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and North Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and North Hudson.
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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
146.3 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Second Street South
1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street South
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Continue on Sixth Street North
1585 ft · 56 sec · Sixth Street North
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Turn right onto St Croix St North
17 m · 2 sec · St Croix St North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · St Croix St North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and North Hudson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
146 mi · 02h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Chance Snow Showers near North Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to North Hudson?
The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.6 miles from City of Janesville and 138.9 miles from North Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Chance Snow Showers near North Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Warrens
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 Warrens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and North Hudson. Straight-line distance: 245.33 mi (394.82 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 North Hudson
Village in St.
| Population | 3,833 |
| Coordinates | 44.9930200, -92.7568700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hudson (-92.75687, 44.99302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.64 | $83.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.56 | $91.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.93 | $103.85 |
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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