How far is City of Janesville, WI from Pound, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Pound, WI is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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 04h 04m.
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.
Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Pound.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Pound.
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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
12.7 mi · 19 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Take the exit slight right
2470 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
73.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 141: Crivitz, Iron Mountain
19 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 141 Business, CTH B: Coleman, Pound
1862 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto County Road B
2614 ft · 52 sec · County Road B
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Continue on County Road CP
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road CP
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Continue on 21st Road
2687 ft · 1 min · 21st Road
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Turn left onto County Road Q
9 m · 1 sec · County Road Q
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road Q
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Pound.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Pound.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Pound?
The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from City of Janesville and 97.7 miles from Pound.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Pound.
Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf
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 Wolf.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Pound. Straight-line distance: 173.41 mi (279.08 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 Pound
Village in Marinette County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,409 |
| Coordinates | 45.0941500, -88.0339900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pound (-88.03399, 45.09415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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