How far is Newark, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Newark, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Rock County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and City of Janesville.
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Start on County Road K
57 m · 8 sec · County Road K
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Turn left onto West Beloit Newark Road
3 mi · 6 min · West Beloit Newark Road
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on County Highway H
4 mi · 6 min · County Highway H
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Continue on South West Street
1313 ft · 36 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto County Highway H
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway H
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Turn right onto State Highway 11
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 11
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Continue straight
2651 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on West Court Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and City of Janesville.
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.
County Highway H
Continue on County Highway H
4.02 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Newark 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 Newark to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Footville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Newark and 11.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Newark and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Footville
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 Footville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 14.71 mi (23.67 km).
#1 Newark
Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,617 |
| Coordinates | 42.5422300, -89.2276100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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