How far is Shorewood Hills, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Shorewood Hills, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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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Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shorewood Hills and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shorewood Hills and City of Janesville.
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Start on Tally Ho Lane
544 ft · 27 sec · Tally Ho Lane
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Turn right onto Shorewood Boulevard
689 ft · 33 sec · Shorewood Boulevard
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Turn left onto University Avenue
3075 ft · 2 min · University Avenue
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Continue on Campus Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Campus Drive
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Continue on West Johnson Street
2224 ft · 1 min · West Johnson Street
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Turn right onto North Park Street
1617 ft · 55 sec · North Park Street
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Turn left onto Regent Street
1587 ft · 43 sec · Regent Street
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Continue on Proudfit Street
1721 ft · 51 sec · Proudfit Street
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Continue on North Shore Drive
1500 ft · 43 sec · North Shore Drive
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Turn right onto John Nolen Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · John Nolen Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on US 12 East, US 18 East
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
4 mi · 6 min · West Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville, Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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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 Shorewood Hills and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39
Merge slight left onto I 39:I 90: Chicago
28.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Shorewood Hills 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 Shorewood Hills to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Rockdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Shorewood Hills and 21.6 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shorewood Hills and Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Rockdale
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shorewood Hills and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56 km).
#1 Shorewood Hills
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,999 |
| Coordinates | 43.0775000, -89.4456800 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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