How far is Mineral Point, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.6 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.07 mi
37.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.6 mi
Kilometers
41.2 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Mineral Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Point
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Point
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Magnolia
WI

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

From Mineral Point
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To City of Janesville
13 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Point and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point and City of Janesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Purintun Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Purintun Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mineral Street

    1231 ft · 42 sec · Mineral Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Taylor Street

    141 m · 18 sec · North Taylor Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1477 ft · 56 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mechanic Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Mechanic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 59

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 59

    1204 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Finneran Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Finneran Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road A

    13.1 mi · 19 min · County Road A

  10. 10

    Continue on West Memorial Drive

    1.6 mi · 5 min · West Memorial Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on County Highway A

    953 ft · 23 sec · County Highway A

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    848 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Parker Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Parker Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mineral Point and City of Janesville.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road A
13.1 mi · 51%
State Highway 59
3.67 mi · 14%
Finneran Road
2.79 mi · 11%
West Memorial Drive
1.57 mi · 6%
Purintun Road
1.17 mi · 5%
North Parker Drive
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road A

At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road A

13.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
00h 18m from Mineral Point
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mineral Point and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Point to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Mineral Point and 13 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mineral Point and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

24 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

35 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

37 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

41 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 23.07 mi (37.13 km).

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#1 Mineral Point

Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin

Population1,053
Coordinates42.7119500, -89.4667900
Altitude259
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: Purintun Road (-89.466791, 42.712031)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Point and City of Janesville. The current time is 03:22:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.