How far is Rochester, WI from Honey Lake, WI?

The driving distance from Rochester, WI to Honey Lake, WI is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.06 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.5 mi
7.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.5 mi
Kilometers
7.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.14 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honey Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-18T08:08
Arrive Honey Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Honey Creek
WI

Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America

From Rochester
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To Honey Lake
2.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Honey Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Honey Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    85 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1062 ft · 30 sec · South Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Street

    944 ft · 26 sec · West Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Academy Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Academy Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue

    1191 ft · 53 sec · Woodlawn Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ravine Drive

    19 m · 10 sec · Ravine Drive

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Oakwood Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Oakwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Honey Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
156.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Academy Road
4.37 mi · 86%
Woodlawn Avenue
0.23 mi · 4%
South Front Street
0.2 mi · 4%
West Street
0.18 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Oakwood Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Academy Road

Continue on Academy Road

4.37 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Honey Creek
00h 05m from Rochester
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rochester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Honey Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Honey Lake?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Honey Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Rochester and 2.5 miles from Honey Lake.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rochester and Showers And Thunderstorms near Honey Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Honey Creek

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

33 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

38 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

56 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Honey Lake. Straight-line distance: 4.5 mi (7.25 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,880
Coordinates42.7414100, -88.2242600
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
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#2 Honey Lake

Honey Lake is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.7158500, -88.3059300
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-88.22426, 42.74141)
End: Honey Lake (-88.30593, 42.71585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.68 $1.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.77 $1.53
Premium $4.65 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.30 $0.95 $1.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Honey Lake. The current time is 08:08:51.

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.