How far is City of Janesville, WI from Yorkville, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Yorkville, WI is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Yorkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Yorkville.
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Start on East Court Street
582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on East Racine Street
136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 11
8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11
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Continue on Burlington Bypass
1539 ft · 24 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Take the exit slight left
662 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway JS
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway JS
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pine Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto Adams Street
680 ft · 15 sec · Adams Street
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Continue on East State Street
1520 ft · 45 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Durand Avenue
112 m · 7 sec · Durand Avenue
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Turn slight left
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Browns Lake Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Plank Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Road BD
61 m · 4 sec · County Road BD
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto 63rd Drive
983 ft · 47 sec · 63rd Drive
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Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road
60 m · 15 sec · Old Yorkville Road
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Yorkville.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Janesville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Yorkville?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from City of Janesville and 30 miles from Yorkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 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 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 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 near Yorkville.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
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 Elkhorn.
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Sturtevant station
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Yorkville. Straight-line distance: 50.26 mi (80.89 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 Yorkville
Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.7419600, -88.0267500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorkville (-88.02675, 42.74196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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