How far is City of Janesville, WI from Red River, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Red River, WI is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Red River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Red River.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 26 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
24.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive
36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Continue on County Road A
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
17.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 47
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Turn left
2195 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
14 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
65 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Avenue
2633 ft · 2 min · Oak Avenue
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Turn left onto Cypress Road
2.2 mi · 8 min · Cypress Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Red River.
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
24.6 mi · 00h 27m
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 Slight Chance Light Snow near Red River.
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 River?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from City of Janesville and 86.9 miles from Red River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.15 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Light Snow near Red River.
Stop Ideas Near Rosendale
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 Rosendale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Red River. Straight-line distance: 148.61 mi (239.17 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 River
Civil town in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 44.8249800, -88.7045500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red River (-88.70455, 44.82498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.15 | $46.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
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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