How far is Eureka, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Eureka, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
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.
City in Columbia and Dodge counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eureka and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eureka and City of Janesville.
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Start on County Road E
10.4 mi · 25 min · County Road E
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Continue on Eureka Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Eureka Street
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Continue on Blackburn Street
1977 ft · 1 min · Blackburn Street
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Continue on Newbury Street
3051 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Griswold Street
99 m · 11 sec · East Griswold Street
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Turn right onto Metomen Street
1448 ft · 49 sec · Metomen Street
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Continue on State Highway 44 & 49
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 44 & 49
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Continue on State Highway 44 & 49
1122 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 44 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 49
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Woodward Street
1883 ft · 32 sec · South Woodward Street
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Continue on State Highway 49
7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Beaver Dam Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Beaver Dam Street
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight
2472 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Chicago, Milwaukee
2195 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left
1937 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka and City of Janesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Beaver Dam Street
Merge slight left
44 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Eureka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eureka to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Eureka and 52 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Eureka and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Columbus
Beaver Dam, WI
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Waupun, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 91.52 mi (147.29 km).
#1 Eureka
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 44.0044300, -88.8417800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.10 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
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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