How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lind, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lind, WI is about 337.2 miles (542.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.1 miles (454 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Jackson County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Lind.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lind.
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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 left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 70: Spooner, Stone Lake
1606 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on East Maple Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 35
46 m · 9 sec · State Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 35
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto West River Road
1.6 km · 4 min · West River Road
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Continue on West River Road
1.2 km · 3 min · West River Road
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Continue on Anderson Road
2644 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road
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Turn right onto Fish Lake Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Fish Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fish Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lind.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 53 North
Merge slight left
80.6 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lind.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Lind?
The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.7 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hixton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from City of Janesville and 168.8 miles from Lind.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.1 miles (454 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.87 one way or $89.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lind.
Stop Ideas Near Hixton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Lind. Straight-line distance: 282.08 mi (453.96 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 Lind
Human settlement in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 45.7399600, -92.7954900 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lind (-92.79549, 45.73996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
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 | $44.87 | $89.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $50.61 | $101.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $55.38 | $110.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.12 | $126.24 |
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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