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

The driving distance from Powers Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
47.92 mi
00h 53m
Flight
37.69 mi
60.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.92 mi
Kilometers
77.12 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Powers Lake
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powers Lake
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive City of Janesville
Tue, May 12, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powers Lake
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
Delavan
WI

City in United States of America

From Powers Lake
23.9 mi
00h 26m
To City of Janesville
24 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 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 Powers Lake and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 399th Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · 399th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Road

    123 m · 14 sec · Bloomfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway P

    2 mi · 5 min · County Highway P

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 50

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43, CTH NN: Beloit, Milwaukee

    951 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43: Milwaukee, Beloit

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 43 South: Delavan, Beloit

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powers Lake 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 50
13.8 mi · 29%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 26%
US 14
3.58 mi · 7%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 6%
County Highway P
1.96 mi · 4%
I 43
0.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Merge slight left

12.2 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delavan
00h 26m from Powers Lake
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Powers Lake 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 Powers Lake to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 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 23.9 miles from Powers Lake and 24 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delavan

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

30 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

32 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

49 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

61 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powers Lake and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.66 km).

Powers Lake

#1 Powers Lake

City in North Dakota, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates42.5536300, -88.2945400
Altitude265
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: 399th Avenue (-88.294499, 42.553631)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 Powers Lake and City of Janesville. The current time is 19:30:08.

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.