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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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on East Kentucky Street
88 m · 18 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 35 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
138 m · 16 sec · East State Street
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Continue on South Vincent Street
2235 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Turn left
1549 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 8
1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8
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Continue on West 130th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
11.2 mi · 16 min · West 130th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
39 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · East 130th Avenue
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2780 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto 14th Avenue
9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue
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Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
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Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue
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Continue on West Division Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · West Division Avenue
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Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · 13 1/2 Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
50.3 mi · 56 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 Saint Croix Falls 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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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).
#1 Saint Croix Falls
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 45.4099600, -92.6396500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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