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

The driving distance from Nashville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
236.98 mi
03h 55m
Flight
196.02 mi
315.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.02 mi
Kilometers
315.47 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.98 mi
Kilometers
381.39 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T02:52
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Plainfield
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From Nashville
118.2 mi
01h 57m
To City of Janesville
118.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cole Lane

    11 m · 4 sec · Cole Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway B

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Highway B

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Highway B

  4. 4

    Continue on Milwaukee Street

    1222 ft · 39 sec · Milwaukee Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1749 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Highway B

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway B

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Highway G

    3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway G

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway G&Q

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G&Q

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway Q

    10.3 mi · 25 min · County Highway Q

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 17

    23.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 17

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 64

    1698 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 64

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
133 mi · 56%
I 39
33.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 17
23.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 64
20 mi · 8%
County Highway Q
10.3 mi · 4%
County Highway B
8.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 57m from Nashville
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Nashville 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 Nashville to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Nashville and 118.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow around Nashville and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

34 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

35 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

36 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 196.02 mi (315.47 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,023
Coordinates45.5227400, -89.0248400
Altitude519
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: Cole Lane (-89.024839, 45.52274)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.66 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.05
16.72 gal · 63.32 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.53 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.56 $71.11
Premium $4.65 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $5.30 $44.34 $88.68

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and City of Janesville. The current time is 02:52:33.

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.