How far is Black Wolf, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Black Wolf, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.94 mi
01h 56m
Flight
89.95 mi
144.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.95 mi
Kilometers
144.76 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.94 mi
Kilometers
167.28 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 11:54 AM CDT
Return by in Black Wolf
Sat, May 16, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Wolf
2026-05-16T09:57
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 11:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black Wolf
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clyman
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Black Wolf
51.8 mi
00h 58m
To City of Janesville
52.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Road

    63 m · 11 sec · Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Nekimi Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road I

    1.6 km · 3 min · County Road I

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road N

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road N

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 26

    10.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 26

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 26

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 26

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Waupun, Juneau

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 51 sec · Western Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto State Highway 26

    22.8 mi · 28 min · State Highway 26

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Wolf 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26
95.2 mi · 92%
North Main Street
1.98 mi · 2%
County Road N
1.92 mi · 2%
County Road I
1 mi · 1%
Nekimi Avenue
1 mi · 1%
West North Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26

Continue straight

34.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyman
00h 58m from Black Wolf
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Black Wolf and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clyman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Black Wolf and 52.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Black Wolf and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Clyman

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

18 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

24 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

54 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Wolf and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 89.95 mi (144.76 km).

Black Wolf

#1 Black Wolf

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,472
Coordinates43.9377600, -88.5237200
Altitude243
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: Country Club Road (-88.523843, 43.937759)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Wolf and City of Janesville. The current time is 09:57:52.

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.