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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Strongs Prairie, WI is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.26 mi
02h 33m
Flight
106.63 mi
171.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.63 mi
Kilometers
171.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.26 mi
Kilometers
206.41 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strongs Prairie
Sun, May 31, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 4:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-30T23:06
Arrive Strongs Prairie
Sun, May 31, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From City of Janesville
64.1 mi
01h 16m
To Strongs Prairie
64.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Strongs 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

    39.3 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1322 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 82

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Union Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 58

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 58

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 21

    4.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 21st Avenue

    1 mi · 4 min · 21st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Chicago Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Chicago Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chicago Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
105 mi · 82%
State Highway 58
11.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 21
4.45 mi · 3%
State Highway 80
2.75 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
21st Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 16m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Strongs 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 Strongs Prairie?

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from City of Janesville and 64.2 miles from Strongs Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Strongs Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Strongs Prairie. Straight-line distance: 106.63 mi (171.6 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
Strongs Prairie

#2 Strongs Prairie

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,149
Coordinates44.0613600, -89.9759600
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Strongs Prairie (-89.97596, 44.06136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Strongs Prairie. The current time is 23:06:22.

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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.