How far is Hurley, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Hurley, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hurley and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurley and City of Janesville.
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Start on Granite Road
30 m · 4 sec · Granite Road
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Continue on Silver Street
1104 ft · 42 sec · Silver Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
1775 ft · 50 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on US 51 South
55.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 51 South
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Continue on Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
29.6 mi · 32 min
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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 Hurley and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 South
Continue straight
73.1 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hurley and Sunny near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hurley to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Hurley and 148.6 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.48 one way or $78.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hurley and Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hurley and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 266.39 mi (428.71 km).
#1 Hurley
City in and county seat of Iron County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,424 |
| Coordinates | 46.4496700, -90.1865600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.48 | $78.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.73 | $97.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.53 | $111.07 |
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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