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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Trempealeau, WI is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
187.36 mi
03h 30m
Flight
152.31 mi
245.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.31 mi
Kilometers
245.12 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.36 mi
Kilometers
301.52 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trempealeau
Wed, May 13, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Trempealeau
Wed, May 13, 1:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 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

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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
93.6 mi
01h 45m
To Trempealeau
93.8 mi
01h 45m

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
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.5 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    738 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1454 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 35

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 35

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  15. 15

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 69%
I 90 West
40.5 mi · 22%
US 53 North
9.93 mi · 5%
State Road 35
4.44 mi · 2%
State Highway 35
2.22 mi · 1%
3rd Street
1.26 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 45m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from City of Janesville and 93.8 miles from Trempealeau.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 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 Trempealeau.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Trempealeau. Straight-line distance: 152.31 mi (245.12 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
Trempealeau

#2 Trempealeau

Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,912
Coordinates44.0055200, -91.4420900
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Trempealeau (-91.44209, 44.00552)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.03 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.06 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.93 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.65 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.30 $35.06 $70.12

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 Trempealeau. The current time is 21:42:35.

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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.