How far is Racine, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Racine, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine and City of Janesville.
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Start on 7th Street
21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street
53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street
8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
67 m · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.6 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road
8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn right onto Durand Avenue
844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue
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Continue on East State Street
1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street
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Continue on Adams Street
720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street
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Continue on West Chestnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Burlington Bypass
2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 11
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11
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Turn left
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street
582 ft · 20 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 Racine 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 11
Merge slight left
13.4 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 Racine and 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 Racine to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Spring Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Racine and 36.5 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Racine and Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Prairie
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 Spring Prairie.
Sturtevant station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Janesville, Wisconsin
South Beloit, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Racine and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 62.57 mi (100.69 km).
#1 Racine
The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 76,237 |
| Coordinates | 42.7261300, -87.7828500 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
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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