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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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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
27.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 18: Madison, Cambridge
2097 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on US 12 West, US 18 West, I 39 Alternate: Madison
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenway Boulevard
1374 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Greenway Boulevard
1216 ft · 48 sec · Greenway Boulevard
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Turn right onto John Q Hammons Drive
1354 ft · 40 sec · John Q Hammons Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deming Way
6 m · 1 sec · Deming Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Deming Way
1320 ft · 39 sec · Deming Way
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Turn left onto University Avenue
6.4 mi · 9 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Street
2491 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on East Commercial Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
35.8 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14
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Turn slight right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on South Main Street
1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on East Decker Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arena.
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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).
#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 Viroqua
City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,832 |
| Coordinates | 43.5569200, -90.8887400 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Viroqua (-90.88874, 43.55692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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