How far is Parkland, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Parkland, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 310.5 miles (499.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkland and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland and City of Janesville.
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Start on County Road Z
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road Z
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Take the ramp right
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left
84.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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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 Parkland and City of Janesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Parkland 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 Parkland to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 350.1 miles (563.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?
Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Parkland and 175.4 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 310.5 miles (499.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.57 one way or $93.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Parkland and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Northfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkland and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 310.49 mi (499.68 km).
#1 Parkland
Human settlement in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,253 |
| Coordinates | 46.6477200, -91.9976900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.52 | $105.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.48 | $114.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.50 | $131.01 |
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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