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

The driving distance from Menomonie, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
233.39 mi
03h 38m
Flight
209.5 mi
337.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.5 mi
Kilometers
337.15 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.39 mi
Kilometers
375.6 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonie
Sat, May 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonie
2026-05-23T00:35
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 23, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonie
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
Lone Rock
WI

Village in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Menomonie
116.4 mi
01h 49m
To City of Janesville
117 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
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 Menomonie and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · Wilson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Street East

    882 ft · 27 sec · 9th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    567 ft · 19 sec · Crescent Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Avenue East

    923 ft · 31 sec · 4th Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Stout Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Stout Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2040 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    186.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  8. 8

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stout Road
196 mi · 84%
I 39
33.3 mi · 14%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
WI 26
0.21 mi
4th Avenue East
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Stout Road

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 20m

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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
209.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lone Rock
01h 49m from Menomonie
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Menomonie 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 Menomonie to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Menomonie and 117 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

24 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

58 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

59 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonie and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 209.5 mi (337.15 km).

Menomonie

#1 Menomonie

City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.

Population3,503
Coordinates44.8755200, -91.9193400
Altitude271
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: Wilson Avenue (-91.91934, 44.875557)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.17 L · about $31.04
Round trip
$62.07
16.46 gal · 62.34 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.04 $62.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.00 $70.00
Premium $4.65 $38.30 $76.60
Diesel $5.30 $43.65 $87.30

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 Menomonie and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:35:48.

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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.