How far is City of Janesville, WI from Spring Valley, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Spring Valley, WI is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
255.49 mi
04h 44m
Flight
219.42 mi
353.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.42 mi
Kilometers
353.12 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.49 mi
Kilometers
411.17 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
127.6 mi
02h 22m
To Spring Valley
127.9 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City

    757 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 128

    86 m · 6 sec · State Highway 128

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 128

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    4.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 128

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 29

  16. 16

    Continue on 5th Street

    2610 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McKay Avenue

    768 ft · 38 sec · McKay Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Akers Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Akers Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Newman Avenue

    677 ft · 21 sec · Newman Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 50%
I 94 West
118 mi · 46%
State Highway 128
4.42 mi · 2%
State Highway 29
2.61 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.49 mi
WI 128
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

118 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
219.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 22m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Rain Showers near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.5 miles (411.2 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from City of Janesville and 127.9 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 219.4 miles (353.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.13 one way or $74.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Rain Showers near Spring Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 219.42 mi (353.12 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 Spring Valley

Situated within Pierce County in western Wisconsin, the village rests at an elevation of 909 feet along the banks of the Eau Galle River.

Population0
Coordinates44.8452400, -92.2388000
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Spring Valley (-92.2388, 44.84524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.13 L · about $37.13
Round trip
$74.25
18.04 gal · 68.26 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $37.13 $74.25
Mid-grade $4.72 $42.53 $85.06
Premium $5.30 $47.77 $95.54
Diesel $6.19 $55.84 $111.69

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Spring Valley. The current time is 15:31:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.