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

The driving distance from Cornell, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
232.19 mi
03h 46m
Flight
201.7 mi
324.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.7 mi
Kilometers
324.6 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.19 mi
Kilometers
373.67 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, May 3, 12:14 PM CDT
Return by in Cornell
Sun, May 3, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornell
2026-05-03T08:27
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, May 3, 12:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornell
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
Lone Rock
WI

Village in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Cornell
116.3 mi
01h 53m
To City of Janesville
115.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 27

    34.5 mi · 51 min · State Highway 27

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1187 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road R

    2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    1527 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
151 mi · 65%
State Highway 27
34.5 mi · 15%
I 39
33.3 mi · 14%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 3%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
201.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lone Rock
01h 53m from Cornell
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cornell and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Cornell and 115.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cornell and Chance Rain Showers near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

58 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

59 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornell and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 201.7 mi (324.6 km).

Cornell

#1 Cornell

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,400
Coordinates45.1671900, -91.1493100
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.14931, 45.167343)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.01 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 62.02 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornell and City of Janesville. The current time is 08:27:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.