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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Black Wolf, WI is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
106.24 mi
02h 27m
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
106.24 mi
Kilometers
170.97 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Wolf
Sat, May 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 16, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-16T10:46
Arrive Black Wolf
Sat, May 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
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
Clyman
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
53.1 mi
01h 13m
To Black Wolf
53.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    1806 ft · 52 sec · Western Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · West North Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 26

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 26

  11. 11

    Continue on Front Street

    2888 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 26

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2470 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH D

    952 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH D South

    1887 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road D

    158 m · 11 sec · County Road D

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road D

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road D

  19. 19

    Continue on South Military Road

    2405 ft · 1 min · South Military Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Appleton, Oshkosh

    1338 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH OO: Winnebago Street

    958 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road OO

    991 ft · 22 sec · County Road OO

  25. 25

    Continue on Winnebago Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Winnebago Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Prospect Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Van Dyne Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Van Dyne Road

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road R

    3.3 mi · 6 min · County Road R

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Nekimi Avenue

    2717 ft · 2 min · Nekimi Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    63 m · 9 sec · Country Club Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
58.2 mi · 55%
State Highway 26
27.7 mi · 26%
Van Dyne Road
5.51 mi · 5%
Appleton
3.45 mi · 3%
County Road R
3.3 mi · 3%
County Road D
1.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyman
01h 13m from City of Janesville
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 53.1 miles from City of Janesville and 53.1 miles from Black Wolf.

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 16.3 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 City of Janesville and Black Wolf. Straight-line distance: 89.95 mi (144.76 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Black Wolf

#2 Black Wolf

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,472
Coordinates43.9377600, -88.5237200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Black Wolf (-88.52372, 43.93776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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 City of Janesville and Black Wolf. The current time is 10:46:48.

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.