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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Little Black, WI is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.6 miles (289 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.55 mi
04h 07m
Flight
179.59 mi
289.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.59 mi
Kilometers
289.03 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.55 mi
Kilometers
348.5 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Black
Sun, May 31, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, May 31, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-31T11:13
Arrive Little Black
Sun, May 31, 3:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Coloma
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
108.2 mi
02h 03m
To Little Black
108.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    31 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Abbotsford

    1913 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 38 sec · Apple Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 4 sec · Black Birch Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Black Birch Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
107 mi · 49%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 30%
WI 29 West
31 mi · 14%
State Highway 13
10.7 mi · 5%
Maple Road
1.32 mi · 1%
North 4th Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

104 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
179.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coloma
02h 03m from City of Janesville
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from City of Janesville and 108.3 miles from Little Black.

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

The direct path is about 179.6 miles (289 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Little Black.

Stop Ideas Near Coloma

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

48 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Little Black. Straight-line distance: 179.59 mi (289.03 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
Little Black

#2 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Little Black (-90.32958, 45.10608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.93 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.62
15.28 gal · 57.86 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.81 $57.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.65 $35.56 $71.11
Diesel $5.30 $40.52 $81.05

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Little Black. The current time is 11:13:29.

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.