How far is City of Janesville, WI from Sanborn, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Sanborn, WI is about 327.5 miles (527 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Sanborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Sanborn.
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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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Merge slight right
46.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice
118 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right
32.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn right
1125 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 13
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 13
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on East Broadway
1 km · 1 min · East Broadway
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto State Highway 112
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 112
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Turn sharp left onto County Road E
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Sanborn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 39 North
Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
104 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Sanborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Sanborn?
The road trip is about 327.5 miles (527 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from City of Janesville and 163.8 miles from Sanborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Sanborn.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen
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 Evergreen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Sanborn. Straight-line distance: 275.19 mi (442.87 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 Sanborn
Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 46.4330000, -90.9088000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanborn (-90.9088, 46.433)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.56 | $87.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.75 | $107.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.26 | $122.52 |
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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