How far is Genoa City, WI from Germantown, MD?

The driving distance from Genoa City, WI to Germantown, MD is about 737.9 miles (1187.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 621.4 miles (1000 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
737.93 mi
13h 58m
Flight
621.36 mi
999.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
621.36 mi
Kilometers
999.99 km
Flight Time
01h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
737.93 mi
Kilometers
1187.58 km
Drive Time
13h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germantown
Sat, Sep 26, 5:14 AM EDT
Return by in Genoa City
Sat, Sep 26, 6:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genoa City
2026-09-25T14:16
Arrive Germantown
Sat, Sep 26, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
13h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:59 PM to 10:29 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Genoa City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Henrietta
OH

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

From Genoa City
366.3 mi
06h 59m
To Germantown
371.6 mi
06h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Genoa City and Germantown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Genoa City and Germantown.

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway H

    2771 ft · 1 min · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    906 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Belvidere Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Belvidere Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Olde Half Day Road

    2338 ft · 51 sec · Olde Half Day Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Half Day Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Half Day Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Indiana

    2176 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Edens Spur

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Edens Spur

  14. 14

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  23. 23

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    153.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Ohio Turnpike

  30. 30

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

    161.7 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore

    1819 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    1670 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    23.3 mi · 32 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

    2120 ft · 26 sec · Dwight David Eisenhower Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

    3.3 mi · 4 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)

  39. 39

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    43.5 mi · 47 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    17.2 mi · 21 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 118: Germantown

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on MD 118 South: Germantown

    960 ft · 23 sec

  44. 44

    Turn straight onto Germantown Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Germantown Road

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Dawson Farm Road

    922 ft · 35 sec · Dawson Farm Road

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Liberty Mill Road

    1635 ft · 1 min · Liberty Mill Road

  47. 47

    Turn sharp right

    21 m · 7 sec

  48. 48

    Turn right

    3 m · 1 sec

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Genoa City and Germantown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio Turnpike
241 mi · 33%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 22%
Indiana Toll Road
157 mi · 21%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
71.5 mi · 10%
County Highway H
17.7 mi · 2%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike

162 mi · 02h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
13h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.5 mi
621.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henrietta
06h 59m from Genoa City
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Genoa City and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Genoa City to Germantown?

The road trip is about 737.9 miles (1187.6 km) and usually takes 13h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henrietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 366.3 miles from Genoa City and 371.6 miles from Germantown.

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

The direct path is about 621.4 miles (1000 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $114.24 one way or $228.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 231.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Genoa City and Germantown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Genoa City and Mostly Sunny near Germantown.

Stop Ideas Near Henrietta

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

17 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

37 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

53 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

108 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Genoa City and Germantown. Straight-line distance: 621.36 mi (999.99 km).

Genoa City

#1 Genoa City

Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population2,975
Coordinates42.4983500, -88.3281500
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Germantown

#2 Germantown

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population86,395
Coordinates39.1731600, -77.2716500
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Genoa City (-88.32815, 42.49835)
End: Germantown (-77.27165, 39.17316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.04 gal
98.57 L · about $114.24
Round trip
$228.47
52.08 gal · 197.14 L
Estimated CO2
231.4 kg one way
Round trip: 462.8 kg / 1020 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $114.24 $228.47
Mid-grade $4.97 $129.47 $258.94
Premium $5.56 $144.81 $289.62
Diesel $6.59 $171.66 $343.31

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 · Sep 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Genoa City, WI and Germantown, MD. The current time in Genoa City is 14:16:12, although it is 15:16:12 in Germantown.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.