How far is Potter Lake, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Potter Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potter Lake and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potter Lake and City of Janesville.
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Start on Maple Street
1054 ft · 52 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Miramar Road
142 m · 21 sec · Miramar Road
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Continue on Miramar Road
2120 ft · 2 min · Miramar Road
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Turn left onto County Highway ES
2.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway ES
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Turn left onto North Street
804 ft · 18 sec · North Street
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Take the ramp right
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
1398 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street
582 ft · 20 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 Potter Lake and City of Janesville.
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.
North Street
Merge slight left
22.7 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Potter Lake and Partly 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 Potter Lake to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Delavan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Potter Lake and 23.2 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Potter Lake and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Delavan
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 Delavan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potter Lake and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 35.01 mi (56.35 km).
#1 Potter Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 42.8216800, -88.3489800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
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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