How far is Union Grove, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Union Grove, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Grove and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove and City of Janesville.
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Start on North 10th Avenue
35 m · 9 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2561 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Durand Avenue
7.2 mi · 11 min · Durand Avenue
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Continue on Durand Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · Durand Avenue
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Turn left onto Burlington Bypass
7.9 mi · 11 min · 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 Union Grove 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.
Sunny leaving Union Grove and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Grove to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Union Grove and 29.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Grove and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
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 Elkhorn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Grove and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 48.88 mi (78.66 km).
#1 Union Grove
City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 5,266 |
| Coordinates | 42.6880700, -88.0514700 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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