How far is Trempealeau, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Trempealeau, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trempealeau and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trempealeau and City of Janesville.
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Start on Main Street
32 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Road 35
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 35
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Continue on State Highway 35
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35
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Take the ramp right
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit straight
2243 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Trempealeau and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 35
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Trempealeau and 94.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Trempealeau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trempealeau and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 152.31 mi (245.12 km).
#1 Trempealeau
Village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,912 |
| Coordinates | 44.0055200, -91.4420900 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.96 | $49.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.15 | $56.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
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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