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

The driving distance from Florence, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
264.41 mi
04h 34m
Flight
226.77 mi
364.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.77 mi
Kilometers
364.95 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.41 mi
Kilometers
425.52 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Florence
Wed, May 13, 7:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-12T22:13
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Little Chute
WI

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

From Florence
133 mi
02h 17m
To City of Janesville
131.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Quinnesec Street

    27 m · 5 sec · Quinnesec Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2135 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US-141

    1.1 mi · 1 min · US-141

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3195 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    29.1 mi · 43 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    79.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
117 mi · 44%
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 36%
River Street
29.1 mi · 11%
Central Avenue
17.2 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 1%
Roosevelt Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

79.9 mi · 01h 36m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
226.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Chute
02h 17m from Florence
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florence 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 Florence to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 264.4 miles (425.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Little Chute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Florence and 131.4 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Little Chute

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

7 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

34 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

34 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

36 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 226.77 mi (364.95 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Civil town in Florence County, Wisconsin

Population1,945
Coordinates45.9221800, -88.2518000
Altitude398
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: Quinnesec Street (-88.252043, 45.922183)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.32 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.64 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:13:33.

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.