How far is Independence, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Independence, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and City of Janesville.
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Start on Railroad Street
31 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
21 m · 2 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
65 m · 7 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Osseo Road
1931 ft · 54 sec · Osseo Road
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Turn right onto Whitehall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitehall Road
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Continue on Dewey Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Dewey Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 121
5.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121
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Continue on WI 121
3149 ft · 1 min · WI 121
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Take the ramp right
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
140.4 mi · 2 hr 31 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 Independence and City of Janesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
WI 121
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 31m
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 Independence 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 Independence to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Independence and 98.7 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Independence and Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 166.93 mi (268.65 km).
#1 Independence
City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 44.3569100, -91.4204300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
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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