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

The driving distance from Holmen, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
177.36 mi
02h 42m
Flight
143.16 mi
230.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.16 mi
Kilometers
230.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.36 mi
Kilometers
285.43 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Holmen
Sat, May 23, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmen
2026-05-23T10:15
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmen
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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Holmen
88.4 mi
01h 21m
To City of Janesville
88.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway D

    21 m · 7 sec · County Highway D

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2686 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Gaarder Road

    22 m · 2 sec · West Gaarder Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gaarder Road

    801 ft · 24 sec · West Gaarder Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holmen Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Holmen Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2119 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Holmen and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holmen Drive
140 mi · 79%
I 39
33.3 mi · 19%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.51 mi
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
WI 26
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Holmen Drive

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 21m from Holmen
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Holmen and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holmen to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Holmen and 88.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Holmen and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmen and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 143.16 mi (230.39 km).

Holmen

#1 Holmen

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population10,368
Coordinates43.9633000, -91.2562500
Altitude215
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 Highway D (-91.256246, 43.963121)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.21
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.61 $47.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.62 $53.25
Premium $4.65 $29.13 $58.27
Diesel $5.30 $33.20 $66.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Holmen and City of Janesville. The current time is 10:15:56.

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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.