How far is Wabeno, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Wabeno, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 216 miles (347.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191 miles (307.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wabeno and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wabeno and City of Janesville.
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Start on Cavour Avenue
34 m · 7 sec · Cavour Avenue
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Turn right onto North Branch Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Branch Street
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Continue on State Highway 32
31.3 mi · 47 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto Red Banks Road
1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road
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Turn right onto County Road M
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road R
12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto State Highway 117
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117
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Continue on South Cecil Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Turn right onto County Road A
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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Continue on North Lynndale Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive
32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Turn right onto West Northland Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26, CTH N: Rosendale
2112 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26
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Take the ramp slight right
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on Front Street
2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 26
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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Turn left onto Western Avenue
1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 26
22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26
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Continue straight
34.8 mi · 46 min
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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 Wabeno 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 26
Continue straight
34.8 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Wabeno and Partly 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 Wabeno to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 216 miles (347.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Wabeno and 109.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191 miles (307.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Wabeno and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wabeno and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 191.02 mi (307.41 km).
#1 Wabeno
Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,153 |
| Coordinates | 45.4385800, -88.6603900 |
| Altitude | 469 |
| 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: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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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