How far is Manawa, WI from Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Manawa, WI to Janesville, WI is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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 Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manawa and Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manawa and Janesville.
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Start on North Bridge Street
689 ft · 12 sec · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
1 mi · 1 min · Depot Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22/54/110
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22/54/110
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Turn left onto North Shore Road
64 m · 4 sec · North Shore Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 110
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 110
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Continue on North Mill Street
3080 ft · 1 min · North Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto US_10_East, WIS_110_South, WIS_49_South: Appleton
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
16.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 10
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
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Take the ramp slight right
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
35.4 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto South Atwood Avenue
802 ft · 33 sec · South Atwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
140 m · 22 sec · Saint Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manawa and 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.
State Highway 26
Continue straight
35.4 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Manawa and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manawa to Janesville?
The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Waupun is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Manawa and 74.6 miles from Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Manawa and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Waupun
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 Waupun.
Waupun, WI
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manawa and Janesville. Straight-line distance: 123.2 mi (198.27 km).
#1 Manawa
Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 44.4644300, -88.9198300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Janesville
City in and county seat of Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,612 |
| Coordinates | 42.6827900, -89.0187200 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Janesville (-89.01872, 42.68279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
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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