Aberdeen, South Dakota to Janesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

507.3 miles 816.5 km · straight line
608.8 miles estimated 979.8 km · driving distance
12h 15min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Janesville?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Janesville is 507.3 miles (816.5 km) as the crow flies. Janesville is located ESE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.8 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Janesville in Wisconsin.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Janesville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Janesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 15min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 42min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 56min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Janesville

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Janesville
42.68°N, 89.02°W
America/Chicago
255m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients