How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lake Wisconsin, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Wisconsin, WI is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 01h 22m.
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.
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Lake Wisconsin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lake Wisconsin.
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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
50.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right
1941 ft · 50 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60
74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto Kohn Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Kohn Road
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Turn left onto Richards Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Richards Road
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Continue on County Highway V
3.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway V
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Turn right onto Summerville Park Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Summerville Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summerville Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lake Wisconsin.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
50.5 mi · 00h 54m
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 Wisconsin.
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 Wisconsin?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from City of Janesville and 32.2 miles from Lake Wisconsin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Wisconsin.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lake Wisconsin. Straight-line distance: 55.36 mi (89.09 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 Wisconsin
Census designated place in Columbia and Sauk counties in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 4,189 |
| Coordinates | 43.3736000, -89.5756800 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Wisconsin (-89.57568, 43.3736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
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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