How far is City of Janesville, WI from Saint Croix Falls, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.33 mi
05h 48m
Flight
260.43 mi
419.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.43 mi
Kilometers
419.12 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.33 mi
Kilometers
483.33 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-18T03:38
Arrive Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From City of Janesville
150 mi
02h 54m
To Saint Croix Falls
150.3 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Saint Croix Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Saint Croix Falls.

  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

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East Division Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · East Division Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 14th Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue

    40 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · 14th Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    38 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · East 130th Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · West 130th Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 8

    1.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1578 ft · 47 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Vincent Street

    1797 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East State Street

    138 m · 18 sec · East State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street

    627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Kentucky Street

    88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kentucky Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Saint Croix Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 43%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 25%
US 53 North
50.5 mi · 17%
14th Avenue
19.5 mi · 7%
East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 4%
13 1/2 Avenue
2.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
02h 54m from City of Janesville
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Saint Croix Falls?

The road trip is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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 150 miles from City of Janesville and 150.3 miles from Saint Croix Falls.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 260.43 mi (419.12 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
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#2 Saint Croix Falls

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates45.4099600, -92.6396500
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.12 L · about $39.97
Round trip
$79.95
21.2 gal · 80.24 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.97 $79.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.08 $90.16
Premium $4.65 $49.33 $98.66
Diesel $5.30 $56.22 $112.44

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Saint Croix Falls. The current time is 03:38:55.

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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.