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

The driving distance from Caledonia, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.79 mi
01h 22m
Flight
55.92 mi
90 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.92 mi
Kilometers
90 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.79 mi
Kilometers
99.44 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Mon, May 4, 7:36 PM CDT
Return by in Caledonia
Mon, May 4, 8:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caledonia
2026-05-04T18:14
Arrive City of Janesville
Mon, May 4, 7:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caledonia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Caledonia
35.2 mi
00h 41m
To City of Janesville
26.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5 1/2 Mile Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 5 1/2 Mile Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 20: Racine, Mount Pleasant

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 20 West, I 41 Alternate South, I 94 East: Waterford, Sheriff's Substation

    79 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    29 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Street

    1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Adams Street

    720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  39. 39

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

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caledonia 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
40 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
3 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
22 mi · 36%
Washington Avenue
9.23 mi · 15%
Plank Road
6.93 mi · 11%
5 1/2 Mile Road
6.54 mi · 11%
US 14
3.58 mi · 6%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 14m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 41m from Caledonia
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caledonia and Sunny then 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 Caledonia to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Caledonia and 26.6 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caledonia and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 55.92 mi (90 km).

Caledonia

#1 Caledonia

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,680
Coordinates42.8078000, -87.9242500
Altitude220
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: 5 1/2 Mile Road (-87.924266, 42.807458)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Caledonia and City of Janesville. The current time is 18:14:08.

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.