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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.45 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.55 mi
81.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.55 mi
Kilometers
81.35 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.45 mi
Kilometers
95.67 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lodi
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-12T20:12
Arrive Lodi
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McFarland
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
29.7 mi
00h 35m
To Lodi
29.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

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.

  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

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  12. 12

    Continue on Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milton Avenue
54.7 mi · 92%
State Highway 60
4.02 mi · 7%
Portage Street
0.39 mi · 1%
East Milwaukee Street
0.16 mi
Harrison Street
0.1 mi
East Court Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McFarland
00h 35m from City of Janesville
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

4 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

11 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

40 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

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).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Lodi

#2 Lodi

City in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population3,322
Coordinates43.3138800, -89.5265100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Lodi (-89.52651, 43.31388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.94 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.84
4.2 gal · 15.88 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Lodi. The current time is 20:12:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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