How far is City of Janesville, WI from Red Cedar, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Red Cedar, WI is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
234.52 mi
04h 28m
Flight
199.3 mi
320.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.3 mi
Kilometers
320.74 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.52 mi
Kilometers
377.42 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Cedar
Tue, May 5, 9:22 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 5, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-05T04:54
Arrive Red Cedar
Tue, May 5, 9:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
117.1 mi
02h 14m
To Red Cedar
117.4 mi
02h 14m

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
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 37: Eau Claire, Mondovi

    1781 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 37

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    747 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 85

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 85

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road H

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road H

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 85

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 85

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road MM

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road MM

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1637 ft · 45 sec · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 50th Avenue

    2106 ft · 2 min · 50th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 50th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 55%
I 94 West
81.9 mi · 35%
State Highway 85
16.4 mi · 7%
State Highway 37
2.53 mi · 1%
County Road H
2.52 mi · 1%
County Road MM
1.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

81.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
199.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 14m from City of Janesville
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Red Cedar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.5 miles (377.4 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from City of Janesville and 117.4 miles from Red Cedar.

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

The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Red Cedar.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Red Cedar. Straight-line distance: 199.3 mi (320.74 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
Red Cedar

#2 Red Cedar

Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Population2,244
Coordinates44.6891300, -91.8843400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Red Cedar (-91.88434, 44.68913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $31.22
Round trip
$62.45
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.22 $62.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.21 $70.43
Premium $4.65 $38.54 $77.07
Diesel $5.30 $43.92 $87.83

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 Red Cedar. The current time is 04:54:45.

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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.