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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Prescott, WI is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
290.64 mi
05h 24m
Flight
236.83 mi
381.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.83 mi
Kilometers
381.14 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.64 mi
Kilometers
467.74 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 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
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From City of Janesville
145.2 mi
02h 42m
To Prescott
145.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Hudson, Carmichael Road

    1035 ft · 25 sec · Exit 2 Ramp

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    73 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Carmichael Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Carmichael Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway F

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway F

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road F

    6.8 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 29

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Broad Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
145 mi · 50%
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 44%
County Road F
6.85 mi · 2%
County Highway F
5.95 mi · 2%
Carmichael Road
1.43 mi
US Highway 10
1.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

145 mi · 02h 35m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
236.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
02h 42m from City of Janesville
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prescott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.7 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from City of Janesville and 145.5 miles from Prescott.

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

The direct path is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prescott.

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

26 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 236.83 mi (381.14 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
Prescott

#2 Prescott

City in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,279
Coordinates44.7488600, -92.8021500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Prescott (-92.80215, 44.74886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.82 L · about $38.69
Round trip
$77.38
20.52 gal · 77.64 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.69 $77.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.64 $87.27
Premium $4.65 $47.75 $95.50
Diesel $5.30 $54.42 $108.84

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Prescott. The current time is 02:47:40.

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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.