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

The driving distance from Garfield, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.1 mi
02h 28m
Flight
130.39 mi
209.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.39 mi
Kilometers
209.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.1 mi
Kilometers
251.22 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Garfield
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garfield
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Endeavor
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Garfield
77.8 mi
01h 14m
To City of Janesville
78.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW
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 Garfield and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road A

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 161

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 161

  3. 3

    Continue on Loberg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Loberg Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto US Highway 10

    6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2080 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
104 mi · 67%
I 39
33.3 mi · 21%
US Highway 10
6.64 mi · 4%
County Road A
4 mi · 3%
Loberg Road
2.78 mi · 2%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

72.7 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Endeavor
01h 14m from Garfield
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Garfield 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 Garfield to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Endeavor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Garfield and 78.3 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.78 one way or $41.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Endeavor

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

19 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

19 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

55 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 130.39 mi (209.84 km).

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#1 Garfield

Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population1,645
Coordinates44.5619200, -89.2942800
Altitude349
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: County Road A (-89.294163, 44.561919)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $20.78
Round trip
$41.56
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.78 $41.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.43 $46.87
Premium $4.65 $25.64 $51.29
Diesel $5.30 $29.23 $58.45

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 Garfield and City of Janesville. The current time is 20:17:42.

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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.