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

The driving distance from Strum, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
197.79 mi
03h 07m
Flight
175.33 mi
282.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.33 mi
Kilometers
282.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.79 mi
Kilometers
318.32 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Strum
Wed, May 13, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strum
2026-05-12T21:34
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strum
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Strum
98.6 mi
01h 33m
To City of Janesville
99.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue South

    2477 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 10

    6.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  6. 6

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strum 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
154 mi · 78%
I 39
33.3 mi · 17%
US Highway 10
6.21 mi · 3%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
5th Avenue South
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
175.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 33m from Strum
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Strum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strum to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.6 miles from Strum and 99.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.32 one way or $52.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Strum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strum and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 175.33 mi (282.16 km).

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#1 Strum

Human settlement in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,071
Coordinates44.5496900, -91.3926600
Altitude277
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: 5th Avenue South (-91.392594, 44.54969)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.42 L · about $26.32
Round trip
$52.64
13.96 gal · 52.84 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.32 $52.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.69 $59.37
Premium $4.65 $32.48 $64.97
Diesel $5.30 $37.02 $74.04

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Strum and City of Janesville. The current time is 21:34:02.

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.