How far is New Richmond, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
276.55 mi
04h 21m
Flight
243.09 mi
391.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.09 mi
Kilometers
391.21 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.55 mi
Kilometers
445.07 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM CDT
Return by in New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Richmond
2026-04-18T04:45
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Richmond
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 New Richmond
138.8 mi
02h 10m
To City of Janesville
137.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Knowles Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65

    71 m · 13 sec · State Highway 65

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  17. 17

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 83%
I 39
33.3 mi · 12%
State Highway 65
10.1 mi · 4%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
South Knowles Avenue
1.26 mi
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 05m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
243.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 10m from New Richmond
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 138.8 miles from New Richmond and 137.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 New Richmond and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 243.09 mi (391.21 km).

New Richmond

#1 New Richmond

City in St.

Population9,730
Coordinates45.1230200, -92.5365900
Altitude299
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: East 1st Street (-92.536593, 45.122708)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.94 L · about $36.80
Round trip
$73.61
19.52 gal · 73.88 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.80 $73.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.51 $83.02
Premium $4.65 $45.42 $90.85
Diesel $5.30 $51.77 $103.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Richmond and City of Janesville. The current time is 04:45:13.

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.