How far is Sanborn, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Sanborn, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sanborn and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sanborn and City of Janesville.
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Start on County Road E
1.1 km · 1 min · County Road E
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Turn right onto Petrin Road
79 m · 13 sec · Petrin Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 112
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 112
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on West Broadway
1 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 5th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on 4th Avenue North
3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue North
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Continue on 4th Ave S
114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S
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Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Flambeau Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North Lake Avenue
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 13
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Turn straight
1217 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
32.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit right
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right
29.6 mi · 32 min
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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 Sanborn 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.
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73.1 mi · 01h 18m
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 Sunny leaving Sanborn and 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 Sanborn to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Sanborn and 160.7 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.14 one way or $86.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sanborn and Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Evergreen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Evergreen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sanborn and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 275.19 mi (442.87 km).
#1 Sanborn
Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,269 |
| Coordinates | 46.4330000, -90.9088000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $43.14 | $86.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.65 | $97.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.24 | $106.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.68 | $121.36 |
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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