How far is City of Janesville, WI from Dunkirk, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Dunkirk, WI is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
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Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Dunkirk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Dunkirk.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Stoughton
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Veterans Road
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Continue on County Road N
1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Dunkirk.
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.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dunkirk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Dunkirk?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from City of Janesville and 13.5 miles from Dunkirk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around City of Janesville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dunkirk.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 16.78 mi (27.01 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunkirk
Township in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.8813900, -89.2098400 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunkirk (-89.20984, 42.88139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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