How far is Hales Corners, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Hales Corners, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
64.64 mi
01h 07m
Flight
51.92 mi
83.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.92 mi
Kilometers
83.56 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.64 mi
Kilometers
104.02 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Jun 11, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Hales Corners
Thu, Jun 11, 10:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hales Corners
2026-06-11T20:03
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Jun 11, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hales Corners
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Hales Corners
32.5 mi
00h 33m
To City of Janesville
32.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Janesville Road

    151 m · 18 sec · West Janesville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Janesville Road

    593 ft · 23 sec · West Janesville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lovers Lane Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South 108th Street

    2130 ft · 56 sec · South 108th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Layton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Layton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    43.2 mi · 46 min · Rock Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
43.2 mi · 67%
US 14
3.58 mi · 6%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 4%
South Lovers Lane Road
1.12 mi · 2%
West Layton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

43.2 mi · 00h 46m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 33m from Hales Corners
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hales Corners and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Hales Corners and 32.1 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hales Corners and Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hales Corners and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 51.92 mi (83.56 km).

Hales Corners

#1 Hales Corners

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population7,553
Coordinates42.9375100, -88.0487000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: West Janesville Road (-88.048699, 42.937433)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hales Corners and City of Janesville. The current time is 20:03:45.

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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.