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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.15 mi
00h 36m
Flight
14.71 mi
23.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.15 mi
Kilometers
32.43 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 4:32 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 4:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Footville
WI

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
10.1 mi
00h 18m
To Newark
10.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Parker Drive

    143 m · 16 sec · South Parker Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    3029 ft · 2 min · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Court Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2650 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 11

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 11

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway H

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway H

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1313 ft · 36 sec · South West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway H

    4 mi · 6 min · County Highway H

  10. 10

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Beloit Newark Road

    3 mi · 6 min · West Beloit Newark Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road K

    57 m · 3 sec · County Road K

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Highway H
6.82 mi · 34%
State Highway 11
3.63 mi · 18%
West Beloit Newark Road
3.03 mi · 15%
Hanover Road
2.78 mi · 14%
West Court Street
2.53 mi · 13%
East Milwaukee Street
0.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Footville
00h 18m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

18 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

27 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

43 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

48 mi away
800 Langdon St.

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).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,617
Coordinates42.5422300, -89.2276100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Newark (-89.22761, 42.54223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Newark. The current time is 15:56:25.

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.