How far is City of Janesville, WI from Little Round Lake, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Little Round Lake, WI is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.16 mi
06h 10m
Flight
254.68 mi
409.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.68 mi
Kilometers
409.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.16 mi
Kilometers
507.2 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-10-15T10:45
Arrive Little Round Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Brockway
WI

Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
157.4 mi
03h 05m
To Little Round Lake
157.8 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road B

    14 mi · 25 min · County Road B

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70

    5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road K

    7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K

  16. 16

    Continue on County Highway E

    1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto County Highway K

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Froemel Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Round Lake School Road

    2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Akikaandag Lane

    102 m · 16 sec · Akikaandag Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Akikaandag Lane

    1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Akikaandag Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
129 mi · 41%
US 53 North
76.4 mi · 24%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 24%
County Road B
14 mi · 4%
County Road K
7.21 mi · 2%
State Highway 70
5.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
254.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brockway
03h 05m from City of Janesville
Leave By
11:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Little Round Lake?

The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?

Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.4 miles from City of Janesville and 157.8 miles from Little Round Lake.

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

The direct path is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 $45.77 one way or $91.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Janesville and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Brockway

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

43 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

74 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Little Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 254.68 mi (409.86 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
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#2 Little Round Lake

Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates45.9649500, -91.3679500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Little Round Lake (-91.36795, 45.96495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.1 L · about $45.77
Round trip
$91.54
22.24 gal · 84.2 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $45.77 $91.54
Mid-grade $4.72 $52.43 $104.86
Premium $5.30 $58.89 $117.78
Diesel $6.19 $68.84 $137.69

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Little Round Lake. The current time is 10:45:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.