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

The driving distance from Ringle, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.34 mi
02h 46m
Flight
153.75 mi
247.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.75 mi
Kilometers
247.44 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.34 mi
Kilometers
290.23 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 2:07 PM CDT
Return by in Ringle
Sat, May 2, 4:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringle
2026-05-02T11:20
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 2, 2:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringle
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Westfield
WI

Town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Ringle
89.9 mi
01h 23m
To City of Janesville
90.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road Q

    2230 ft · 1 min · County Road Q

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringle 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
133 mi · 74%
I 39
33.3 mi · 18%
County Road Q
10.6 mi · 6%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
WI 26
0.21 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
01h 23m from Ringle
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ringle and Widespread Frost then 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 Ringle to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Ringle and 90.4 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ringle and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

1 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

37 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

60 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ringle and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 153.75 mi (247.44 km).

Ringle

#1 Ringle

City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,743
Coordinates44.8910800, -89.4256700
Altitude405
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: 1st Avenue (-89.425519, 44.891209)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.09 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.18 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Ringle and City of Janesville. The current time is 11:20:20.

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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.