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

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Koshkonong, WI is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.07 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.2 mi
26.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.2 mi
Kilometers
26.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.07 mi
Kilometers
35.52 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Koshkonong
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Lake Koshkonong
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Milton
WI

City in Rock County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
11.1 mi
00h 18m
To Lake Koshkonong
11.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 106: Fort Atkinson

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 106

    1556 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 106

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Shore Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · North Shore Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Shore Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
19 mi · 86%
North Shore Road
2.25 mi · 10%
State Highway 106
0.29 mi · 1%
WI 106
0.24 mi · 1%
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Milton Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue

14.2 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 18m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Koshkonong.

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 Koshkonong?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from City of Janesville and 11.1 miles from Lake Koshkonong.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lake Koshkonong.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

8 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

43 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

50 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lake Koshkonong. Straight-line distance: 16.2 mi (26.07 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 Koshkonong

#2 Lake Koshkonong

Census designated place

Population1,204
Coordinates42.9097300, -88.9195500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Lake Koshkonong (-88.91955, 42.90973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Lake Koshkonong. The current time is 06:55:21.

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.