Columbia, Missouri to Janesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.6 miles 499.9 km · straight line
388.3 miles estimated 624.9 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Janesville?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Janesville is 310.6 miles (499.9 km) as the crow flies. Janesville is located NNE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.3 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Janesville in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Janesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Janesville

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients