How far is City of Janesville, WI from Okauchee Lake, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Okauchee Lake, WI is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Okauchee Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Okauchee Lake.
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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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Milton Avenue
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit right
1793 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Dousman, Oconomowoc
1570 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 67: Dousman, Oconomowoc
46 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Summit Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Summit Avenue
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Turn straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Highway Z
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway Z
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on Westview Road
1743 ft · 50 sec · Westview Road
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Turn right onto Pondview Lane
147 m · 21 sec · Pondview Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pondview Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Okauchee Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Milton Avenue
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19.9 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Okauchee 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 Okauchee Lake?
The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from City of Janesville and 28.1 miles from Okauchee Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Okauchee Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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 Jefferson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Okauchee Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.91 mi (67.44 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 Okauchee Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 4,422 |
| Coordinates | 43.1233400, -88.4406500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okauchee Lake (-88.44065, 43.12334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.50 | $21.00 |
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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