How far is City of Janesville, WI from Tomah, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Tomah, WI is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.12 mi
02h 29m
Flight
116.56 mi
187.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.56 mi
Kilometers
187.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.12 mi
Kilometers
214.24 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tomah
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T22:10
Arrive Tomah
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
66.5 mi
01h 14m
To Tomah
66.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 16: Tomah

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    1.6 km · 1 min · US Highway 12

  11. 11

    Continue on East Clifton Street

    2030 ft · 58 sec · East Clifton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    2528 ft · 2 min · Superior Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lacrosse Street

    50 m · 7 sec · East Lacrosse Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lacrosse Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 97%
I 90 West
1.85 mi · 1%
US Highway 12
0.99 mi · 1%
Superior Avenue
0.48 mi
US 12
0.39 mi
East Clifton Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 14m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Tomah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 66.5 miles from City of Janesville and 66.6 miles from Tomah.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Tomah.

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 Tomah. Straight-line distance: 116.56 mi (187.59 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
Tomah

#2 Tomah

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates43.9785800, -90.5040200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Tomah (-90.50402, 43.97858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.99 $39.98
Premium $4.65 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $5.30 $24.93 $49.86

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Tomah. The current time is 22:10:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.