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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Porterfield, WI is about 208 miles (334.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
208.02 mi
04h 24m
Flight
181.04 mi
291.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.04 mi
Kilometers
291.35 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.02 mi
Kilometers
334.78 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Porterfield
Tue, May 5, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T05:52
Arrive Porterfield
Tue, May 5, 10:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:12 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

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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
104 mi
02h 12m
To Porterfield
104 mi
02h 12m

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
6 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1503 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette

    25.4 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, CTH Y: Peshtigo

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto French Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · French Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    1850 ft · 59 sec · North Lake Street

  26. 26

    Continue on County Highway D

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway D

  27. 27

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway E

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 64

    152 m · 11 sec · State Highway 64

  29. 29

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    3.5 mi · 9 min · County Highway E

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Rowe Road

    71 m · 10 sec · Rowe Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowe Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
73.1 mi · 35%
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 28%
State Highway 26
37.5 mi · 18%
US 41
25.4 mi · 12%
County Highway E
4.41 mi · 2%
County Highway D
3.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

73.1 mi · 01h 19m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
181.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
02h 12m from City of Janesville
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from City of Janesville and 104 miles from Porterfield.

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

The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Porterfield. Straight-line distance: 181.04 mi (291.35 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
Porterfield

#2 Porterfield

Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,962
Coordinates45.1544300, -87.7945500
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Porterfield (-87.79455, 45.15443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.79 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.58 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

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 Porterfield. The current time is 05:52:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.