How far is City of Janesville, WI from Fox Lake, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Fox Lake, WI is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
81.08 mi
01h 39m
Flight
61.03 mi
98.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.03 mi
Kilometers
98.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.08 mi
Kilometers
130.49 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From City of Janesville
40.5 mi
00h 49m
To Fox Lake
40.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Street

    156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street

    841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    1283 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH D, US 151 Business: Beaver Dam

    1239 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road D

    2994 ft · 59 sec · County Road D

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Beaver Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Beaver Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Front Street

    149 m · 24 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Center Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Schoenfeld Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Schoenfeld Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
37.9 mi · 47%
US 151 North
31.3 mi · 39%
Schoenfeld Road
6.44 mi · 8%
North Center Street
1.73 mi · 2%
Madison Street
1.38 mi · 2%
Spring Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

34 mi · 00h 36m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
00h 49m from City of Janesville
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Fox Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from City of Janesville and 40.6 miles from Fox Lake.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Fox Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Fox Lake. Straight-line distance: 61.03 mi (98.22 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Fox Lake

#2 Fox Lake

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,738
Coordinates43.5655400, -88.9065000
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Fox Lake (-88.9065, 43.56554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Fox Lake. The current time is 02:47:41.

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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.