How far is City of Janesville, WI from Stratford, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Stratford, WI is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.3 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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Stratford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Stratford.
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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 right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
94.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 153: Mosinee, Elderon
1594 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
3062 ft · 1 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto Old Highway 51
1540 ft · 42 sec · Old Highway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
74 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3184 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1961 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn straight onto Western Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 153
17.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 97
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 97
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 97
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Stratford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
94.5 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Stratford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Stratford?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 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?
Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from City of Janesville and 90.4 miles from Stratford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Stratford.
Stop Ideas Near Westfield
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 Westfield.
Westfield, WI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 155.53 mi (250.3 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 Stratford
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,571 |
| Coordinates | 44.8010800, -90.0793000 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratford (-90.0793, 44.80108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
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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