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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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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
81.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 37: Eau Claire, Mondovi
1781 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 37
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 37
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Turn slight right
747 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 85
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 85
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Continue on County Road H
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road H
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Turn straight onto State Highway 85
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 85
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Turn right onto County Road MM
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road MM
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1637 ft · 45 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 50th Avenue
2106 ft · 2 min · 50th Avenue
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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.
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
81.9 mi · 01h 28m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Douglas.
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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).
#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 Red Cedar
Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.6891300, -91.8843400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Cedar (-91.88434, 44.68913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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