How far is Lake Delton, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Lake Delton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
84.98 mi
01h 25m
Flight
74.47 mi
119.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.47 mi
Kilometers
119.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.98 mi
Kilometers
136.77 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Delton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Delton
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Delton
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
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From Lake Delton
42.3 mi
00h 42m
To City of Janesville
42.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lake Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · West Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
45.4 mi · 53%
I 39
33.3 mi · 39%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
1.8 mi · 2%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North
0.82 mi · 1%
North Garfield Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

45 mi · 00h 48m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
74.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 42m from Lake Delton
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Delton and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Lake Delton and 42.7 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 74.4 miles (119.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Delton and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Delton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 74.47 mi (119.85 km).

Lake Delton

#1 Lake Delton

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates43.6010900, -89.7937400
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lake Avenue (-89.793738, 43.601022)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Delton and City of Janesville. The current time is 22:09:22.

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.