How far is Little Falls, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Little Falls, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.19 mi
04h 27m
Flight
246.2 mi
396.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.2 mi
Kilometers
396.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.19 mi
Kilometers
452.53 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Little Falls
Sun, May 31, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-05-31T09:48
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Little Falls
140.2 mi
02h 13m
To City of Janesville
140.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway P

    89 m · 13 sec · County Highway P

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 45th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · 45th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway C

    936 ft · 28 sec · County Highway C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    2302 ft · 1 min · 115th Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on 40th Avenue

    2731 ft · 1 min · 40th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 110th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 110th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    14 mi · 21 min · US Highway 63

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1912 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    218.9 mi · 3 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 63
233 mi · 83%
I 39
33.3 mi · 12%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
110th Street
1.49 mi · 1%
45th Avenue
0.73 mi
40th Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 63

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
246.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 13m from Little Falls
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Little Falls and Mostly 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 Little Falls to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Little Falls and 140.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Little Falls and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 246.2 mi (396.22 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,602
Coordinates45.2738500, -92.4188100
Altitude310
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: 130th Street (-92.418732, 45.273948)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.41 $74.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.19 $84.38
Premium $4.65 $46.17 $92.34
Diesel $5.30 $52.62 $105.23

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and City of Janesville. The current time is 09:48:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.