How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lake Wazeecha, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Wazeecha, WI is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Lake Wazeecha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lake Wazeecha.
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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
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau
1128 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
52 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 73: Plainfield, Wisconsin Rapids
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Adams Avenue
7.2 mi · 11 min · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto 80th Street South
8.7 mi · 15 min · 80th Street South
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Turn left onto Kellner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kellner Road
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Turn left onto 54th Street South
599 ft · 27 sec · 54th Street South
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Turn right onto Baltic Drive
120 m · 17 sec · Baltic Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Baltic Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lake Wazeecha.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Lake Wazeecha.
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 Wazeecha?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from City of Janesville and 69.7 miles from Lake Wazeecha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Lake Wazeecha.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lake Wazeecha. Straight-line distance: 122.25 mi (196.74 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 Wazeecha
Census designated place
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 44.3710800, -89.7565100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Wazeecha (-89.75651, 44.37108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.55 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
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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