How far is City of Janesville, WI from Silver Lake, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Silver Lake, WI is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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 Walworth County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Silver Lake.
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Start on East Court Street
582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on East Racine Street
136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
44 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva
2326 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2292 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50
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Continue on Geneva Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
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Continue on 75th Street
1 mi · 1 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto 288th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 288th Avenue
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Continue on Cogswell Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Cogswell Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street
38 m · 6 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Silver 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.
East Racine Street
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving City of Janesville and Rain Showers near Silver 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 Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from City of Janesville and 27.5 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn
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 Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 44.19 mi (71.12 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 Silver Lake
Situated in the southeastern portion of Wisconsin within Kenosha County, this community rests at an elevation of approximately 755 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.5461300, -88.1656400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-88.16564, 42.54613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.12 | $7.94 | $15.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
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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