How far is City of Janesville, WI from Star Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Star Prairie, WI is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
281.9 mi
05h 16m
Flight
246.37 mi
396.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.37 mi
Kilometers
396.49 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.9 mi
Kilometers
453.67 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
140.8 mi
02h 38m
To Star Prairie
141.1 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    5 m · 1 sec · County Highway T

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    2.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway T

  12. 12

    Continue on US-12

    3040 ft · 48 sec · US-12

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Highway T

    10.1 mi · 14 min · County Highway T

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 64

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 65

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    867 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridge Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Bridge Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
130 mi · 46%
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 46%
County Highway T
12.8 mi · 5%
State Highway 64
4.73 mi · 2%
State Highway 65
4.18 mi · 1%
US-12
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

130 mi · 02h 20m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
246.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 38m from City of Janesville
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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 140.8 miles from City of Janesville and 141.1 miles from Star Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.52 one way or $75.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

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 Star Prairie. Straight-line distance: 246.37 mi (396.49 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
Star Prairie

#2 Star Prairie

Village in St.

Population3,640
Coordinates45.1969100, -92.5307500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Star Prairie (-92.53075, 45.19691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.65 L · about $37.52
Round trip
$75.04
19.9 gal · 75.3 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.52 $75.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.32 $84.63
Premium $4.65 $46.31 $92.61
Diesel $5.30 $52.77 $105.55

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Star Prairie. The current time is 06:40:33.

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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.