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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.68 mi
00h 45m
Flight
29.58 mi
47.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.58 mi
Kilometers
47.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.68 mi
Kilometers
54.2 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Johnson Creek
Sat, May 30, 7:23 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-30T06:38
Arrive Johnson Creek
Sat, May 30, 7:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
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 City of Janesville
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
Lake Koshkonong
WI

Census designated place

From City of Janesville
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Johnson Creek
16.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Street

    1964 ft · 58 sec · South Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    614 ft · 19 sec · Milwaukee Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Watertown Street

    33 m · 3 sec · South Watertown Street

  9. 9

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
32.9 mi · 98%
South Street
0.37 mi · 1%
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Milwaukee Street
0.12 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
East Court Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Continue straight

18.7 mi · 00h 22m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Koshkonong
00h 22m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

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

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

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Janesville, Wisconsin

22 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
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Madison (South), Wisconsin

35 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

47 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

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).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Johnson Creek

#2 Johnson Creek

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,065
Coordinates43.0761100, -88.7742700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Johnson Creek (-88.77427, 43.07611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Johnson Creek. The current time is 06:38:43.

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.