How far is City of Janesville, WI from Superior, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Superior, WI is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Superior.
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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 left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
149.7 mi · 2 hr 54 min
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Turn left onto Lenroot Highway
2327 ft · 1 min · Lenroot Highway
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Continue on Belknap Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Belknap Street
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Turn right onto Tower Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Tower Avenue
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Continue on Tower Avenue
573 ft · 27 sec · Tower Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tower Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Superior.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 North
Merge slight left
150 mi · 02h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Superior?
The road trip is about 357.4 miles (575.1 km) and usually takes 06h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.6 miles from City of Janesville and 178.8 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.55 one way or $95.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
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 Northfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Superior. Straight-line distance: 317.36 mi (510.74 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 Superior
City in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,265 |
| Coordinates | 46.7207700, -92.1040800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-92.10408, 46.72077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $47.55 | $95.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.69 | $117.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.88 | $133.77 |
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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