How far is North Hudson, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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
277.62 mi
04h 19m
Flight
245.33 mi
394.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.33 mi
Kilometers
394.82 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.62 mi
Kilometers
446.78 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T06:06
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 North Hudson
138.5 mi
02h 09m
To City of Janesville
139.1 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°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 North Hudson and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 8 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Second Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Hudson 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 86%
I 39
33.3 mi · 12%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
Second Street
1.7 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Sixth Street North
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 09m from North Hudson
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson 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 North Hudson to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 138.5 miles from North Hudson and 139.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson 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 North Hudson and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 245.33 mi (394.82 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
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: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992953)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
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
9.8 gal
37.08 L · about $36.96
Round trip
$73.91
19.6 gal · 74.16 L
Estimated CO2
87.1 kg one way
Round trip: 174.2 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.96 $73.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.68 $83.36
Premium $4.65 $45.61 $91.22
Diesel $5.30 $51.98 $103.96

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 North Hudson and City of Janesville. The current time is 06:06:29.

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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.