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

The driving distance from Burke, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
39.96 mi
00h 44m
Flight
33.82 mi
54.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.82 mi
Kilometers
54.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.96 mi
Kilometers
64.31 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Burke
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burke
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burke
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
Rockdale
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Burke
19.8 mi
00h 22m
To City of Janesville
20.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burke Road

    3112 ft · 2 min · Burke Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto City View Drive

    1178 ft · 54 sec · City View Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Crossing Boulevard

    2505 ft · 1 min · High Crossing Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2554 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burke 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39
33.3 mi · 83%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 6%
High Crossing Boulevard
1.71 mi · 4%
Burke Road
0.59 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
City View Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39

Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

33.1 mi · 00h 35m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockdale
00h 22m from Burke
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burke and 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 Burke to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Burke and 20.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockdale

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

24 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

28 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

32 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

41 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burke and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 33.82 mi (54.42 km).

Burke

#1 Burke

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,445
Coordinates43.1358300, -89.2762300
Altitude277
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: Burke Road (-89.27623, 43.135915)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.32
Round trip
$10.63
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.32 $10.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.00 $11.99
Premium $4.65 $6.56 $13.12
Diesel $5.30 $7.48 $14.96

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burke and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:09:23.

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.