How far is Palmyra, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Palmyra, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 00h 46m.
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
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and City of Janesville.
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Start on the route
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
102 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on North Newcomb Street
2693 ft · 2 min · North Newcomb Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
2815 ft · 2 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
129 m · 17 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
144 m · 21 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto West Whitewater Street
3047 ft · 2 min · West Whitewater Street
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Turn left onto Janesville Street
2995 ft · 2 min · Janesville Street
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Turn slight right
108 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 59
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
24 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
2463 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
120 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East 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 Palmyra 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.
State Highway 59
Turn straight onto State Highway 59
10.1 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Whitewater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Palmyra and 18.6 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmyra and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Whitewater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 25.43 mi (40.92 km).
#1 Palmyra
Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,219 |
| Coordinates | 42.8777900, -88.5862100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
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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