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

The driving distance from Bergen, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.03 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.25 mi
24.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.25 mi
Kilometers
24.55 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.03 mi
Kilometers
32.24 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, May 21, 10:34 PM CDT
Return by in Bergen
Thu, May 21, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bergen
2026-05-21T22:06
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, May 21, 10:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bergen
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairfield
WI

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin

From Bergen
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To City of Janesville
10.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bergen Road

    994 ft · 44 sec · South Bergen Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South State Road 140

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South State Road 140

  4. 4

    Continue on Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Highway 140

    1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Road 140

    6.2 mi · 11 min · South State Road 140

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bergen and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 140
10 mi · 50%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 14%
Church Street
1 mi · 5%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi · 2%
South State Highway 140
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Road 140

Continue on South State Road 140

6.19 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 13m from Bergen
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bergen 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 Bergen to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Bergen and 10.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bergen and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

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Janesville, Wisconsin

20 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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South Beloit, Illinois

24 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
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Rockford, Illinois

44 mi away
7559 Walton St.
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

64 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bergen and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.55 km).

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#1 Bergen

Unincorporated community in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,364
Coordinates42.4939100, -88.8653800
Altitude292
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: (-88.865391, 42.493715)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bergen and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:06:39.

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.