How far is City of Janesville, WI from Whiting, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Whiting, WI is about 139.8 miles (225 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Whiting.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Whiting.
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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
61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
71.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH HH: Whiting
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
131 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto McDill Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · McDill Avenue
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Continue on Water Street
1862 ft · 46 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
89 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Whiting.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 39 North
Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
71.5 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Whiting.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Whiting?
The road trip is about 139.8 miles (225 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from City of Janesville and 69.9 miles from Whiting.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Whiting.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 127.85 mi (205.76 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 Whiting
Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,704 |
| Coordinates | 44.4935800, -89.5587300 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiting (-89.55873, 44.49358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.94 | $45.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
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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