How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lake Mills, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Mills, WI is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Lake Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lake Mills.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Madison, Fort Atkinson
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road G
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road G
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Turn left onto State Highway 89
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
10 m · 1 sec · West Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lake Mills.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Mills.
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 Mills?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Koshkonong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from City of Janesville and 16 miles from Lake Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Koshkonong
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Koshkonong.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lake Mills. Straight-line distance: 27.82 mi (44.78 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Mills
City in Iowa, USA
| Population | 2,135 |
| Coordinates | 43.0813900, -88.9117700 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Mills (-88.91177, 43.08139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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