How far is Spring Prairie, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Spring Prairie, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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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 Spring Prairie and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Prairie and City of Janesville.
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Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 11
5.2 mi · 7 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 Spring Prairie 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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Spring Prairie 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 Spring Prairie to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Spring Prairie and 18.8 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Prairie and Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Prairie and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).
#1 Spring Prairie
Civil town in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,199 |
| Coordinates | 42.6914000, -88.4042600 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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