How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lac du Flambeau, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.44 mi
04h 58m
Flight
231.01 mi
371.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.01 mi
Kilometers
371.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.44 mi
Kilometers
409.48 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lac du Flambeau
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T10:14
Arrive Lac du Flambeau
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plover
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
127.3 mi
02h 29m
To Lac du Flambeau
127.2 mi
02h 29m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Lac du Flambeau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lac du Flambeau.

  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

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

    1128 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

    103.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    23.1 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street

    2.1 mi · 6 min · Chippewa Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    2320 ft · 48 sec · 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 47

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 47

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Abe Road

    3010 ft · 56 sec · Old Abe Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Waswagon Street

    1691 ft · 38 sec · Waswagon Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Simpson Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Simpson Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lac du Flambeau.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
174 mi · 69%
Milton Avenue
65.2 mi · 26%
State Highway 47
10.8 mi · 4%
Chippewa Street
2.12 mi · 1%
Old Abe Road
0.57 mi
1st Avenue
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau

104 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plover
02h 29m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lac du Flambeau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Lac du Flambeau?

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from City of Janesville and 127.2 miles from Lac du Flambeau.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lac du Flambeau.

Stop Ideas Near Plover

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

8 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

9 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

26 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

36 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lac du Flambeau. Straight-line distance: 231.01 mi (371.78 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
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#2 Lac du Flambeau

Census designated place

Population3,517
Coordinates45.9696700, -89.8921000
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Lac du Flambeau (-89.8921, 45.96967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
33.99 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.73
17.96 gal · 67.98 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.86 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.19 $76.38
Premium $4.65 $41.79 $83.59
Diesel $5.30 $47.63 $95.26

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 Lac du Flambeau. The current time is 10:14:14.

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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.