How far is City of Janesville, WI from Utica, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Utica, WI is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Utica.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business: Jefferson
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 26 Business
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 26 Business
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Racine Street
1.6 km · 3 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
10.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3081 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 18
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18
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Continue on Sunset Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto South Utica Road
31 m · 3 sec · South Utica Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Utica Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Utica.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Utica?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 22.4 miles from City of Janesville and 22.5 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Atkinson
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 Fort Atkinson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Utica. Straight-line distance: 35.48 mi (57.1 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 Utica
Utica is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 43.0222300, -88.4848200 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-88.48482, 43.02223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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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