How far is Johnson Creek, WI from Fall River, WI?

The driving distance from Johnson Creek, WI to Fall River, WI is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.12 mi
00h 55m
Flight
25.29 mi
40.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.29 mi
Kilometers
40.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.12 mi
Kilometers
61.35 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall River
Thu, Oct 15, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Johnson Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson Creek
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive Fall River
Thu, Oct 15, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson Creek
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
Clyman
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Johnson Creek
19 mi
00h 27m
To Fall River
19.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Johnson Creek and Fall River.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Johnson Creek and Fall River.

  1. 1

    Start on South Watertown Street

    33 m · 8 sec · South Watertown Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    1710 ft · 49 sec · Milwaukee Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford

    1819 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    611 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  8. 8

    Continue on Lowell Street

    1528 ft · 43 sec · Lowell Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East James Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · East James Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Johnson Road

    3198 ft · 2 min · Johnson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Street

    2329 ft · 2 min · South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kane Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Kane Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kane Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson Creek and Fall River.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milwaukee Street
17.1 mi · 45%
Highway 16 & 60
13.8 mi · 36%
East James Street
1.75 mi · 5%
State Highway 16
1.48 mi · 4%
Johnson Road
0.61 mi · 2%
South Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milwaukee Street

Continue straight

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyman
00h 27m from Johnson Creek
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Johnson Creek and Rain Showers near Fall River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnson Creek to Fall River?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Clyman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Johnson Creek and 19.1 miles from Fall River.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Johnson Creek and Rain Showers near Fall River.

Stop Ideas Near Clyman

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

18 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

24 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

54 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson Creek and Fall River. Straight-line distance: 25.29 mi (40.7 km).

Johnson Creek

#1 Johnson Creek

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,065
Coordinates43.0761100, -88.7742700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Fall River

#2 Fall River

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,757
Coordinates43.3844300, -89.0451100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Creek (-88.77427, 43.07611)
End: Fall River (-89.04511, 43.38443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.72 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $5.30 $7.10 $14.19
Diesel $6.19 $8.30 $16.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnson Creek and Fall River. The current time is 12:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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