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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Delton, WI is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 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
84.57 mi
01h 39m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.57 mi
Kilometers
136.11 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Delton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-23T00:00
Arrive Lake Delton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 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
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From City of Janesville
42.3 mi
00h 49m
To Lake Delton
42.3 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
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1840 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    634 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Lake Avenue

    20 m · 3 sec · West Lake Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
81.4 mi · 96%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
2.42 mi · 3%
US 12
0.47 mi · 1%
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
East Court Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Merge slight left

61.3 mi · 01h 06m

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
+10.2 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Delton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from City of Janesville and 42.3 miles from Lake Delton.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Delton.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lake Delton. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.85 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
Lake Delton

#2 Lake Delton

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates43.6010900, -89.7937400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Lake Delton (-89.79374, 43.60109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 Lake Delton. The current time is 00:00:32.

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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.