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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Viroqua, WI is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.09 mi
03h 10m
Flight
112.08 mi
180.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.08 mi
Kilometers
180.38 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.09 mi
Kilometers
219.02 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Viroqua
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T21:03
Arrive Viroqua
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
Arena
WI

Civil town in Iowa County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
68 mi
01h 35m
To Viroqua
68.2 mi
01h 35m

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

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    14.5 mi · 20 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Greenway Boulevard

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greenway Boulevard

    1216 ft · 48 sec · Greenway Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Q Hammons Drive

    1354 ft · 40 sec · John Q Hammons Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deming Way

    6 m · 1 sec · Deming Way

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Deming Way

    1320 ft · 39 sec · Deming Way

  16. 16

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    6.4 mi · 9 min · University Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    2491 ft · 1 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 14

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 14

    35.8 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  27. 27

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Decker Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Decker Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 14
38.8 mi · 28%
Milton Avenue
31.6 mi · 23%
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 21%
South Beltline Highway
14.5 mi · 11%
University Avenue
6.36 mi · 5%
Main Street
5.89 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 14

Continue on US Highway 14

35.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
112.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arena
01h 35m from City of Janesville
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Viroqua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Arena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from City of Janesville and 68.2 miles from Viroqua.

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

The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Viroqua.

Stop Ideas Near Arena

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

50 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Viroqua. Straight-line distance: 112.08 mi (180.38 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
Viroqua

#2 Viroqua

City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin

Population1,832
Coordinates43.5569200, -90.8887400
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Viroqua (-90.88874, 43.55692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.18 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.36 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

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 Viroqua. The current time is 21:03:08.

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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.