How far is Sugar Camp, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Sugar Camp, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
245.9 mi
03h 55m
Flight
215.31 mi
346.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.31 mi
Kilometers
346.5 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.9 mi
Kilometers
395.74 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 30, 4:19 PM CDT
Return by in Sugar Camp
Thu, Apr 30, 8:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Camp
2026-04-30T12:24
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 30, 4:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Camp
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
Plainfield
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From Sugar Camp
122.7 mi
01h 57m
To City of Janesville
123.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sugar Lane

    1885 ft · 1 min · Sugar Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 17

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17

  3. 3

    Continue on North Stevens Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Stevens Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    553 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on North Stevens Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Stevens Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Davenport Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Davenport Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 47

    1168 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 47

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 8

    8 m · 2 sec · US Highway 8

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 8

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 8

  10. 10

    Continue on US 8

    11.6 mi · 16 min · US 8

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2168 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

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

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Camp 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 South
133 mi · 54%
US 8
57.9 mi · 24%
I 39
33.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 17
9.89 mi · 4%
North Stevens Street
2.94 mi · 1%
US Highway 8
2.84 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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
215.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 57m from Sugar Camp
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sugar Camp and Areas Of Frost then 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 Sugar Camp to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Sugar Camp and 123.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Cloudy around Sugar Camp and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

34 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

35 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

36 mi away
200 Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Camp and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 215.31 mi (346.5 km).

Sugar Camp

#1 Sugar Camp

Civil town in Oneida County, Wisconsin

Population1,646
Coordinates45.7944000, -89.3140200
Altitude506
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: Sugar Lane (-89.314465, 45.794229)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.85 L · about $32.73
Round trip
$65.46
17.36 gal · 65.7 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.73 $65.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.92 $73.83
Premium $4.65 $40.40 $80.79
Diesel $5.30 $46.04 $92.08

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Camp and City of Janesville. The current time is 12:24:32.

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.