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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Wilson, WI is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
206.18 mi
04h 07m
Flight
178.76 mi
287.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.76 mi
Kilometers
287.69 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.18 mi
Kilometers
331.81 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
103 mi
02h 03m
To Wilson
103.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 27, I 94 Alternate: Merrilian, Black River Falls

    1660 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    124 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    9.6 mi · 13 min · US Highway 12

  12. 12

    Continue on South Hammond Street

    1760 ft · 50 sec · South Hammond Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    2562 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 12

    10.9 mi · 15 min · US Highway 12

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10

    2.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    60 m · 5 sec · US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    661 ft · 13 sec · South Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway H

    17 mi · 30 min · County Highway H

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Highway MM

    4 mi · 6 min · County Highway MM

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway MM

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 62%
I 94 West
31.8 mi · 15%
US Highway 12
20.6 mi · 10%
County Highway H
17 mi · 8%
County Highway MM
3.97 mi · 2%
US Highway 10
2.48 mi · 1%
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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
178.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
02h 03m from City of Janesville
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from City of Janesville and 103.1 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 178.76 mi (287.69 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
Wilson

#2 Wilson

Village in St.

Population3,353
Coordinates44.8280200, -91.0226500
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Wilson (-91.02265, 44.82802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.96 $61.92
Premium $4.65 $33.88 $67.76
Diesel $5.30 $38.61 $77.23

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Wilson. The current time is 06:28:57.

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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.