How far is City of Janesville, WI from Whitewater, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Whitewater, WI is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
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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City in Rock County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Whitewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Whitewater.
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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
7.6 mi · 13 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 59, CTH M: Whitewater, Milton
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2470 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
28 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Turn left onto Janesville Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Janesville Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1377 ft · 51 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Whitewater.
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.
State Highway 59
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Whitewater?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from City of Janesville and 9.9 miles from Whitewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitewater.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Whitewater. Straight-line distance: 17.56 mi (28.26 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 Whitewater
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,491 |
| Coordinates | 42.8336200, -88.7323300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitewater (-88.73233, 42.83362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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