How far is City of Janesville, WI from Johnson Creek, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Johnson Creek, WI is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Johnson Creek.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto South Street
1964 ft · 58 sec · South Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Milwaukee Street
614 ft · 19 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto South Watertown Street
33 m · 3 sec · South Watertown Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Watertown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Johnson Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Milton Avenue
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18.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Sunny near Johnson Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Johnson Creek?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Lake Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from City of Janesville and 16.8 miles from Johnson Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Janesville and Sunny near Johnson Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Koshkonong
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Johnson Creek. Straight-line distance: 29.58 mi (47.6 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 Johnson Creek
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 43.0761100, -88.7742700 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson Creek (-88.77427, 43.07611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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