How far is City of Janesville, WI from Scandinavia, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Scandinavia, WI is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.04 mi
03h 10m
Flight
122.89 mi
197.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.89 mi
Kilometers
197.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.04 mi
Kilometers
247.91 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scandinavia
Mon, May 25, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Mon, May 25, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-25T17:26
Arrive Scandinavia
Mon, May 25, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 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
Endeavor
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
77.1 mi
01h 35m
To Scandinavia
77.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Scandinavia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Scandinavia.

  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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH B: Plover, Amherst

    820 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Plover Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Plover Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road B

    8.7 mi · 15 min · County Road B

  13. 13

    Continue on Western Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Western Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Wilson Street

    2771 ft · 2 min · Wilson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mill Street

    2756 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road B

    6.7 mi · 16 min · County Road B

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    1380 ft · 38 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    969 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Shore Drive

    8 m · 1 sec · North Shore Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Shore Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Scandinavia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
68.6 mi · 45%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 42%
County Road B
15.4 mi · 10%
Plover Road
1.72 mi · 1%
Western Way
0.81 mi · 1%
Wilson Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

68.6 mi · 01h 14m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
122.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Endeavor
01h 35m from City of Janesville
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Scandinavia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Scandinavia?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Endeavor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from City of Janesville and 77.1 miles from Scandinavia.

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

The direct path is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Scandinavia.

Stop Ideas Near Endeavor

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

19 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

19 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

55 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Scandinavia. Straight-line distance: 122.89 mi (197.78 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 Scandinavia

Village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA

Population1,052
Coordinates44.4616400, -89.1492800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Scandinavia (-89.14928, 44.46164)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.14 $46.27
Premium $4.65 $25.32 $50.64
Diesel $5.30 $28.85 $57.71

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Scandinavia. The current time is 17:26:10.

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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.