How far is City of Janesville, WI from Newark, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Newark, WI is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Village in Rock County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Newark.
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Start on East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn right onto South Parker Drive
143 m · 16 sec · South Parker Drive
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
3029 ft · 2 min · East Milwaukee Street
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Continue on West Court Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
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Continue straight
2650 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on State Highway 11
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 11
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Turn left onto County Highway H
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway H
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Turn left onto South West Street
1313 ft · 36 sec · South West Street
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Continue on County Highway H
4 mi · 6 min · County Highway H
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Continue on Hanover Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road
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Turn right onto West Beloit Newark Road
3 mi · 6 min · West Beloit Newark Road
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Turn right onto County Road K
57 m · 3 sec · County Road K
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road K
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Newark.
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.
County Highway H
Continue on County Highway H
4.02 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Newark?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Footville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from City of Janesville and 10.1 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Footville
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 Footville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Newark. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.67 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 Newark
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,617 |
| Coordinates | 42.5422300, -89.2276100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newark (-89.22761, 42.54223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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