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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.35 mi
05h 17m
Flight
248.11 mi
399.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.11 mi
Kilometers
399.29 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.35 mi
Kilometers
456 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, May 13, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T20:46
Arrive Somerset
Wed, May 13, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
141.5 mi
02h 38m
To Somerset
141.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

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.

  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

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway E

    2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road E

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    19 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
137 mi · 48%
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 45%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 2%
120th Street
2.99 mi · 1%
State Highway 65
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
248.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 38m from City of Janesville
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

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).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Somerset

#2 Somerset

Village in St.

Population4,418
Coordinates45.1244100, -92.6735400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Somerset (-92.67354, 45.12441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.85 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.42
20 gal · 75.7 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Somerset. The current time is 20:46:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.