How far is Grantsburg, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Grantsburg, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 324 miles (521.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grantsburg and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsburg and City of Janesville.
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Start on West Wisconsin Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road F
1334 ft · 34 sec · County Road F
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 35
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 70
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 70
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on West Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70
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Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
1986 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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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 Grantsburg and City of Janesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Grantsburg 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 Grantsburg to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 324 miles (521.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Grantsburg and 159.3 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.3 miles (451.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.10 one way or $86.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Grantsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls
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 Black River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grantsburg and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 280.28 mi (451.06 km).
#1 Grantsburg
Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.7763400, -92.6827000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.10 | $86.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.61 | $97.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.20 | $106.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.62 | $121.25 |
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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