How far is City of Janesville, WI from Oakland, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Oakland, WI is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Oakland.
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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
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 70: Spooner, Stone Lake
1606 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on East Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 35
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 35
3.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Lakeland Avenue South
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakeland Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto County Highway U
1300 ft · 26 sec · County Highway U
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway U
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Oakland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 North
Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Oakland?
The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 06h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from City of Janesville and 160.5 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.69 one way or $85.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Oakland.
Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls
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 Black River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 279.21 mi (449.35 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 Oakland
Town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,215 |
| Coordinates | 45.9374500, -92.3688100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-92.36881, 45.93745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.69 | $85.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.14 | $96.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.68 | $105.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.04 | $120.08 |
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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