How far is Little Round Lake, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Little Round Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Round Lake and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Round Lake and City of Janesville.
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Start on Akikaandag Lane
1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane
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Continue on Akikaandag Lane
102 m · 19 sec · Akikaandag Lane
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Turn right onto Round Lake School Road
2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road
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Turn right onto Froemel Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road
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Turn left onto County Highway K
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K
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Continue on County Highway E
1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E
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Turn straight onto County Road K
7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto County Road B
14 mi · 25 min · County Road B
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At the end of the road, turn right
109 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight left
144 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right
76.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
167.8 mi · 3 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Round Lake and City of Janesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Little Round Lake and Rain Showers near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Round Lake to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 316.7 miles (509.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Brockway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Little Round Lake and 159.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.02 one way or $92.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Little Round Lake and Rain Showers near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Brockway
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 Brockway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Round Lake and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 254.68 mi (409.86 km).
#1 Little Round Lake
Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.9649500, -91.3679500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $46.02 | $92.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $52.71 | $105.43 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $59.21 | $118.42 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $69.22 | $138.43 |
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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