How far is Saint Germain, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Germain, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.82 mi
04h 05m
Flight
223.43 mi
359.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.43 mi
Kilometers
359.57 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.82 mi
Kilometers
411.71 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Germain
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Germain
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Germain
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
Plover
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Saint Germain
126.6 mi
02h 02m
To City of Janesville
129.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 70

    629 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 70

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkway Road

    592 ft · 30 sec · Parkway Road

  3. 3

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

    4.4 mi · 7 min · County Road J

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    3.9 mi · 7 min · County Highway E

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway D

    3 mi · 5 min · County Highway D

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bradley Street

    3265 ft · 52 sec · Bradley Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road D

    7.6 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    64.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Germain 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
133 mi · 52%
I 39
33.3 mi · 13%
County Road D
7.56 mi · 3%
County Road J
4.36 mi · 2%
County Highway E
3.9 mi · 2%
County Highway D
2.99 mi · 1%
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 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
223.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plover
02h 02m from Saint Germain
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Germain 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 Saint Germain to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Plover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Saint Germain and 129.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Germain and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Plover

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

8 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

9 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

26 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

36 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Germain and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 223.43 mi (359.57 km).

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#1 Saint Germain

Saint Germain is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Population2,166
Coordinates45.9016200, -89.4873600
Altitude497
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: State Highway 70 (-89.487484, 45.90162)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.17 L · about $34.05
Round trip
$68.10
18.06 gal · 68.34 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.05 $68.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.81
Premium $4.65 $42.03 $84.05
Diesel $5.30 $47.90 $95.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Germain and City of Janesville. The current time is 00:59:34.

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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.