How far is City of Janesville, WI from Racine, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Racine, WI is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.19 mi
01h 33m
Flight
62.57 mi
100.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.57 mi
Kilometers
100.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.19 mi
Kilometers
121.01 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Racine
Sat, Apr 25, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 25, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-25T18:31
Arrive Racine
Sat, Apr 25, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Spring Prairie
WI

Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
36.4 mi
00h 46m
To Racine
38.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Racine Street

    136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington

    49 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 11

    8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Burlington Bypass

    1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    662 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Highway JS

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS

  20. 20

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    680 ft · 15 sec · Adams Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East State Street

    1520 ft · 45 sec · East State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Durand Avenue

    112 m · 7 sec · Durand Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Browns Lake Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD

    61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    78 m · 14 sec · Spring Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1759 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    94 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    75 m · 8 sec · 7th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
2 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Racine Street
19.3 mi · 26%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 12%
State Highway 11
8.45 mi · 11%
Washington Avenue
7.57 mi · 10%
Plank Road
6.92 mi · 9%
Browns Lake Drive
2.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Racine Street

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Prairie
00h 46m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Racine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from City of Janesville and 38.8 miles from Racine.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

41 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

48 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

49 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

53 mi away
15766 Manchester Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Racine. Straight-line distance: 62.57 mi (100.69 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
Racine

#2 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
End: 7th Street (-87.782849, 42.725989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Racine. The current time is 18:31:38.

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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.