How far is Oconto Falls, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Oconto Falls, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oconto Falls and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oconto Falls and City of Janesville.
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Start on East Central Avenue
25 m · 5 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway I
4.1 mi · 8 min · County Highway I
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Turn right
41.6 mi · 45 min
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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 40 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
34.8 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oconto Falls and City of 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
41.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Oconto Falls and Partly 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 Oconto Falls to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Oconto Falls and 92 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oconto Falls and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Eldorado
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 Eldorado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oconto Falls and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 157.31 mi (253.16 km).
#1 Oconto Falls
Fourth-class city in Oconto County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,299 |
| Coordinates | 44.8738800, -88.1428800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.44 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
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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