How far is City of Janesville, WI from Port Edwards, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Port Edwards, WI is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.65 mi
02h 49m
Flight
122.7 mi
197.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.7 mi
Kilometers
197.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.65 mi
Kilometers
229.58 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Edwards
Tue, May 5, 3:57 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 6:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T13:07
Arrive Port Edwards
Tue, May 5, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
71.3 mi
01h 24m
To Port Edwards
71.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52 mi · 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 73: Plainfield, Wisconsin Rapids

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    44 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 73

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 73

  12. 12

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Adams Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 73

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 73

  14. 14

    Continue on Mill Avenue

    1025 ft · 21 sec · Mill Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    2531 ft · 2 min · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 46%
I 39 North
52 mi · 36%
State Highway 73
9.42 mi · 7%
Adams Avenue
7.31 mi · 5%
Mill Avenue
4.39 mi · 3%
Prospect Avenue
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
122.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 24m from City of Janesville
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Port Edwards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from City of Janesville and 71.3 miles from Port Edwards.

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

The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Port Edwards.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Port Edwards. Straight-line distance: 122.7 mi (197.47 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
Port Edwards

#2 Port Edwards

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin

Population1,338
Coordinates44.3508000, -89.8654000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Port Edwards (-89.8654, 44.3508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Port Edwards. The current time is 13:07:41.

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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.