How far is City of Janesville, WI from Lodi, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Lodi, WI is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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 11m.
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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Lodi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Lodi.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Portage Street
2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Lodi.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Janesville and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Lodi?
The road trip is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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 29.7 miles from City of Janesville and 29.7 miles from Lodi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Janesville and Mostly Cloudy near Lodi.
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 Lodi. Straight-line distance: 50.55 mi (81.35 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 Lodi
City in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,322 |
| Coordinates | 43.3138800, -89.5265100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lodi (-89.52651, 43.31388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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