How far is Saint Croix Falls, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Croix Falls, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
300.32 mi
04h 49m
Flight
260.43 mi
419.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.43 mi
Kilometers
419.12 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.32 mi
Kilometers
483.32 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Croix Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Croix Falls
2026-04-18T02:04
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Croix Falls
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
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From Saint Croix Falls
149.8 mi
02h 24m
To City of Janesville
150.5 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 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 Saint Croix Falls and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls and City of Janesville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kentucky Street

    88 m · 18 sec · East Kentucky Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    627 ft · 35 sec · South Roosevelt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Street

    138 m · 16 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Vincent Street

    2235 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1549 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 8

    1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  7. 7

    Continue on West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · West 130th Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East 130th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2780 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto 14th Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Division Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West Division Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    50.3 mi · 56 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  28. 28

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Croix Falls and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 56%
13 1/2 Avenue
57.2 mi · 19%
I 39
33.3 mi · 11%
West 130th Avenue
11.9 mi · 4%
East 130th Avenue
10.5 mi · 4%
14th Avenue
9.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
02h 24m from Saint Croix Falls
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Saint Croix Falls 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 Saint Croix Falls to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Saint Croix Falls and 150.5 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Saint Croix Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

26 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Croix Falls and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 260.43 mi (419.12 km).

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#1 Saint Croix Falls

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates45.4099600, -92.6396500
Altitude282
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: (-92.639915, 45.409912)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.12 L · about $39.97
Round trip
$79.95
21.2 gal · 80.24 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.97 $79.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.08 $90.16
Premium $4.65 $49.33 $98.66
Diesel $5.30 $56.22 $112.44

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 Saint Croix Falls and City of Janesville. The current time is 02:04:32.

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.