How far is Twin Lakes, WI from City of Janesville, WI?

The driving distance from Twin Lakes, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
51.73 mi
01h 01m
Flight
40.38 mi
64.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.38 mi
Kilometers
64.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.73 mi
Kilometers
83.25 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Wed, Jun 3, 1:55 PM CDT
Return by in Twin Lakes
Wed, Jun 3, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Lakes
2026-06-03T12:54
Arrive City of Janesville
Wed, Jun 3, 1:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Lakes
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
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Twin Lakes
26.5 mi
00h 30m
To City of Janesville
25.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Avenue

    122 m · 16 sec · South Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1387 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lance Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lance Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Richmond Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 125th Street

    1444 ft · 40 sec · 125th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · South Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    109 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    16.5 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

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

    951 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

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

    2334 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

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

    1293 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

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

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  25. 25

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

    582 ft · 20 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 Twin Lakes and City of Janesville.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Road
17 mi · 33%
I 43 South
12.5 mi · 24%
US 14
3.58 mi · 7%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 5%
Richmond Road
1.97 mi · 4%
Lance Drive
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Road

Take the exit straight

16.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 30m from Twin Lakes
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Lakes and 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 Twin Lakes to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Twin Lakes and 25.2 miles from City of Janesville.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Lakes and Sunny near City of Janesville.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Lakes and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 40.38 mi (64.98 km).

Twin Lakes

#1 Twin Lakes

Village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Population6,234
Coordinates42.5311300, -88.2481500
Altitude244
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: South Lake Avenue (-88.248094, 42.531117)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Lakes and City of Janesville. The current time is 12:54:37.

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.