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

The driving distance from Stiles, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
178.53 mi
03h 02m
Flight
157.83 mi
254 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.83 mi
Kilometers
254 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.53 mi
Kilometers
287.32 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Stiles
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stiles
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stiles
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rosendale
WI

Town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Stiles
89 mi
01h 31m
To City of Janesville
89.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
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 Stiles and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41.5 mi · 45 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 40 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale

    2112 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  12. 12

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stiles and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.1 mi · 53%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 1%
WI 26
0.67 mi
West North Street
0.56 mi
Front Street
0.55 mi
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

41.5 mi · 00h 45m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosendale
01h 31m from Stiles
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Stiles 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 Stiles to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Rosendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Stiles and 89.5 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Stiles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Rosendale

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

19 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

20 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

26 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

26 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stiles and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 157.83 mi (254 km).

Stiles

#1 Stiles

Unincorporated community in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,534
Coordinates44.8611000, -88.0484400
Altitude186
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: US 141 South (-88.048571, 44.861102)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $23.76
Round trip
$47.51
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.76 $47.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.79 $53.59
Premium $4.65 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $5.30 $33.42 $66.83

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 Stiles and City of Janesville. The current time is 06:45:55.

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.