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

The driving distance from Yorkville, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.43 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.26 mi
80.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.26 mi
Kilometers
80.89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.37 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Yorkville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorkville
2026-04-18T05:05
Arrive City of Janesville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorkville
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Yorkville
29.8 mi
00h 35m
To City of Janesville
22.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Yorkville and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road

    60 m · 15 sec · Old Yorkville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 63rd Drive

    983 ft · 48 sec · 63rd Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Street

    1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Adams Street

    720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
22 mi · 42%
Plank Road
6.93 mi · 13%
Washington Avenue
5.38 mi · 10%
US 14
3.58 mi · 7%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 5%
West Chestnut Street
2.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 35m from Yorkville
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Yorkville 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 Yorkville to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 29.8 miles from Yorkville and 22.6 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkhorn, 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 Elkhorn.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorkville and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 50.26 mi (80.89 km).

Yorkville

#1 Yorkville

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,143
Coordinates42.7419600, -88.0267500
Altitude227
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: (-88.026777, 42.741568)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorkville and City of Janesville. The current time is 05:05:09.

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.