How far is Viroqua, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Viroqua, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Viroqua and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Viroqua and City of Janesville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Decker Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1956 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 80
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on Allison Park Drive
1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
110 m · 17 sec
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Continue on US Highway 14
35.9 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on State Street
2491 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
4.7 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto US 12 East, US 14 East: Madison
15.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville, Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago
28.1 mi · 30 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 Viroqua 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.
US Highway 14
Continue on US Highway 14
35.9 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Viroqua 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 Viroqua to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Arena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Viroqua and 67.2 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Viroqua and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Arena
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 Arena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Viroqua and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 112.08 mi (180.38 km).
#1 Viroqua
City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,832 |
| Coordinates | 43.5569200, -90.8887400 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
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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