How far is City of Janesville, WI from Shelby, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Shelby, WI is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Shelby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Shelby.
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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 left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH C: West Salem
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Neshonoc Road
718 ft · 22 sec · Neshonoc Road
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Turn right onto Buol Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buol Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway M
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Highway M
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway O
2004 ft · 55 sec · County Highway O
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Continue on County Highway OA
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway OA
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Continue on County Road OA
1978 ft · 36 sec · County Road OA
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Turn left onto County Highway OA
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway OA
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 33
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Turn right onto County Road YY
3.4 mi · 8 min · County Road YY
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Turn sharp right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto H Helke Road
5 m · 1 sec · H Helke Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · H Helke Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Shelby.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Milton Avenue
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Shelby?
The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from City of Janesville and 89.4 miles from Shelby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shelby.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Shelby. Straight-line distance: 131.48 mi (211.59 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 Shelby
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,925 |
| Coordinates | 43.7691300, -91.1609700 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelby (-91.16097, 43.76913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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