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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Sullivan, WI is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.18 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.24 mi
50.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.24 mi
Kilometers
50.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.18 mi
Kilometers
63.06 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Fort Atkinson
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From City of Janesville
19.6 mi
00h 29m
To Sullivan
19.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business: Jefferson

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 26 Business

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 26 Business

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Racine Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Racine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 18

    10.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
24.6 mi · 63%
US Highway 18
10.1 mi · 26%
South Main Street
1.46 mi · 4%
East Racine Street
0.98 mi · 3%
State Highway 26 Business
0.84 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Atkinson
00h 29m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Fort Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from City of Janesville and 19.6 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Sullivan.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Atkinson

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

41 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

48 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

49 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 31.24 mi (50.27 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
Sullivan

#2 Sullivan

Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population2,299
Coordinates43.0127900, -88.5881600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Sullivan (-88.58816, 43.01279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.23 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.46 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Sullivan. The current time is 03:15:26.

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.