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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
144.6 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Hudson, Carmichael Road
1035 ft · 25 sec · Exit 2 Ramp
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Keep slight left
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Carmichael Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Carmichael Road
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Continue on County Highway F
5.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway F
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Continue on County Road F
6.8 mi · 9 min · County Road F
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Turn right onto State Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 29
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Turn right onto US Highway 10
1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Broad Street
141 m · 11 sec · Broad Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millston.
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La Crosse
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Winona station
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).
#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 Prescott
City in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,279 |
| Coordinates | 44.7488600, -92.8021500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prescott (-92.80215, 44.74886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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