How far is Utica, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Utica, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.34 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.48 mi
57.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.48 mi
Kilometers
57.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.58 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Utica
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Atkinson
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Utica
22.4 mi
00h 29m
To City of Janesville
24 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
30°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica and City of Janesville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Utica Road

    31 m · 7 sec · South Utica Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunset Drive

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Sunset Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 18

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3019 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 18

    10.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 18

  7. 7

    Continue on East Racine Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 26 Business

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 26 Business

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and City of Janesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 26 Business
25 mi · 54%
US Highway 18
12.2 mi · 26%
Sunset Drive
3.12 mi · 7%
South Main Street
1.45 mi · 3%
East Racine Street
0.98 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 26 Business

Merge slight left

24 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Atkinson
00h 29m from Utica
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Utica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Utica to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Fort Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Utica and 24 miles from City of Janesville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Utica and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Atkinson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Atkinson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Atkinson.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

27 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

41 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

48 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

49 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 35.48 mi (57.1 km).

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#1 Utica

Utica is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,337
Coordinates43.0222300, -88.4848200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: South Utica Road (-88.484706, 43.022307)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:54:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.