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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Hallie, WI is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
214.65 mi
03h 59m
Flight
193.77 mi
311.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.77 mi
Kilometers
311.84 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.65 mi
Kilometers
345.44 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Hallie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:00 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 Hallie
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
107.2 mi
01h 59m
To Lake Hallie
107.4 mi
01h 59m

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
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Melby Street

    1472 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Melby Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Melby Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 115th Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · 115th Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 22nd Avenue

    659 ft · 35 sec · 22nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Joles Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 60%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 35%
US 53 North
7.5 mi · 3%
115th Street
0.76 mi
East Melby Street
0.66 mi
Melby Street
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
193.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 59m from City of Janesville
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Hallie.

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 Hallie?

The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from City of Janesville and 107.4 miles from Lake Hallie.

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

The direct path is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Hallie.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lake Hallie. Straight-line distance: 193.77 mi (311.84 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 Hallie

#2 Lake Hallie

Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population6,779
Coordinates44.8757900, -91.4407100
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Lake Hallie (-91.44071, 44.87579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.67 L · about $28.55
Round trip
$57.09
15.14 gal · 57.34 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.55 $57.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.20 $64.39
Premium $4.65 $35.23 $70.46
Diesel $5.30 $40.15 $80.30

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 Hallie. 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.