How far is City of Janesville, WI from Somerset, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Somerset, WI is about 283.3 miles (456 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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 05h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Somerset.
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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 right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street
40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street
3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street
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Turn left onto County Highway E
4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E
2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E
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Continue on County Road E
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Turn sharp right onto County Road I
5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
19 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Turn right onto Main Street
115 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Somerset.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
137 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Somerset?
The road trip is about 283.3 miles (456 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from City of Janesville and 141.9 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Warrens
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 Warrens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 248.11 mi (399.29 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 Somerset
Village in St.
| Population | 4,418 |
| Coordinates | 45.1244100, -92.6735400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-92.67354, 45.12441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.53 | $85.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.04 | $106.08 |
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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