Columbus, Ohio to Janesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

364.5 miles 586.6 km · straight line
427.1 miles actual route 687.3 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Janesville?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Janesville is 364.5 miles (586.6 km) as the crow flies. Janesville is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 427.1 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Janesville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Janesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Janesville

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM