How far is Lind, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Lind, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.1 miles (454 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.34 mi
05h 18m
Flight
282.08 mi
453.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.08 mi
Kilometers
453.96 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.34 mi
Kilometers
526.8 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in Lind
Wed, May 13, 8:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lind
2026-05-12T21:34
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, May 13, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lind
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hixton
WI

Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Lind
168.4 mi
02h 39m
To City of Janesville
158.9 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fish Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Fish Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anderson Road

    2644 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West River Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · West River Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · West River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 70

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 35

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 70

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 70

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 70

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70

  9. 9

    Continue on West Maple Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 70

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 70

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 53 South: Rice Lake

    1986 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  18. 18

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

    33.1 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville

    126 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on North Garfield Avenue

    2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Court Street

    142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
250 mi · 76%
State Highway 70
42.7 mi · 13%
I 39
33.3 mi · 10%
State Highway 35
2.51 mi · 1%
Milton Avenue
2.35 mi · 1%
West River Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
282.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hixton
02h 39m from Lind
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lind and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km) and usually takes 05h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hixton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Lind and 158.9 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 282.1 miles (454 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lind and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Hixton

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

60 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

60 mi away
642 University Drive
RAIL

Winona station

63 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

63 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lind and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 282.08 mi (453.96 km).

Lind

#1 Lind

Human settlement in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,575
Coordinates45.7399600, -92.7954900
Altitude274
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: Fish Lake Road (-92.795827, 45.74019)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.72 L · about $43.56
Round trip
$87.11
23.1 gal · 87.44 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.56 $87.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.12 $98.24
Premium $4.65 $53.75 $107.51
Diesel $5.30 $61.26 $122.52

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 Lind and City of Janesville. The current time is 21:34:02.

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.