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

The driving distance from Woodville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
253.14 mi
03h 56m
Flight
226.32 mi
364.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.32 mi
Kilometers
364.23 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.14 mi
Kilometers
407.39 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Woodville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodville
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodville
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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Woodville
126.3 mi
01h 58m
To City of Janesville
126.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Street

    3100 ft · 1 min · River Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southside Drive

    2492 ft · 1 min · Southside Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway B

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Highway B

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    214.2 mi · 3 hr 50 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 Woodville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway B
215 mi · 85%
I 39
33.3 mi · 13%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
River Street
0.59 mi
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi
Southside Drive
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

County Highway B

Merge slight left

214 mi · 03h 50m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
226.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
01h 58m from Woodville
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Woodville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Woodville and 126.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Woodville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 226.32 mi (364.23 km).

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#1 Woodville

Village in St.

Population1,351
Coordinates44.9530200, -92.2913000
Altitude348
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: River Street (-92.291298, 44.953022)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.81 L · about $33.68
Round trip
$67.35
17.86 gal · 67.62 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.68 $67.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.98 $75.96
Premium $4.65 $41.56 $83.12
Diesel $5.30 $47.36 $94.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodville and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:54:13.

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.