How far is City of Janesville, WI from Rio, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Rio, WI is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Rio.
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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
37.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, I 39 Alternate: Madison, De Forest
1633 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US-51 NORTH: DeForest
727 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 51
10.3 mi · 14 min · US Highway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto County Highway B
4.3 mi · 10 min · County Highway B
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road C
33 m · 8 sec · County Road C
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Turn right onto State Highway 16
1534 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 16
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1835 ft · 56 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West Harvey Street
55 m · 8 sec · West Harvey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Harvey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Rio.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Rio?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from City of Janesville and 32.7 miles from Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rio.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Rio. Straight-line distance: 53.87 mi (86.7 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 Rio
Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,047 |
| Coordinates | 43.4477600, -89.2398400 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio (-89.23984, 43.44776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.25 | $24.50 |
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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