How far is City of Janesville, WI from Washington, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Washington, WI is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Washington.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
22.8 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Take the exit slight right
2470 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 North: Rosendale
1003 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on South Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay
1503 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 141 South: Milwaukee
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57, LMCT: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
2410 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto WI 54 East, WI 57 North: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma
33.4 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57
31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on Egg Harbor Road
537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road
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Turn slight right
27.1 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 42
10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on State Highway 42
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 42
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Turn straight
529 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line
4.2 mi · 30 min · Washington Island Ferry Line
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Continue on Lobdell Point Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Lobdell Point Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Washington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Appleton
Merge slight left onto Appleton
56.4 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Washington?
The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from City of Janesville and 128.1 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Appleton
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 Appleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Washington. Straight-line distance: 213.83 mi (344.12 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 Washington
Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,504 |
| Coordinates | 45.3947000, -86.9315100 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-86.93151, 45.3947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.03 | $84.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
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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