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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Trenton, WI is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
264.45 mi
05h 10m
Flight
221.52 mi
356.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.52 mi
Kilometers
356.5 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.45 mi
Kilometers
425.59 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, May 31, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-30T19:07
Arrive Trenton
Sun, May 31, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:40 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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
132 mi
02h 35m
To Trenton
132.4 mi
02h 35m

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
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.7 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Route 63

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Route 63

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road VV

    2185 ft · 1 min · County Road VV

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road K

    116 m · 17 sec · County Road K

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road K

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 174th Avenue

    53 m · 9 sec · 174th Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on 174th Avenue

    547 ft · 29 sec · 174th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 49%
I 90 West
50.7 mi · 19%
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.2 mi · 11%
US 14
20.6 mi · 8%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 6%
Route 61
9.52 mi · 4%
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
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
02h 35m from City of Janesville
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from City of Janesville and 132.4 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Cloudy near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 221.52 mi (356.5 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
Trenton

#2 Trenton

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

Population4,747
Coordinates44.6038600, -92.5649100
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Trenton (-92.56491, 44.60386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.32 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.64 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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 Trenton. The current time is 19:07:44.

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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.