Origin
Bohners Lake, WI
Morning in Bohners Lake on Monday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Drive Time
57m
Distance
49.5 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bohners Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 49.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lakeshore Drive, West Lakeshore Drive, Greendale Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.8 miles from Bohners Lake, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 49.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lakeshore Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lakeshore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lakeshore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greendale Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McHenry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burlington Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 14 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Lakeshore Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bohners Lake, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on Fairview Court
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fairview Court
2
Turn left
177 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
4
Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Lakeshore Drive
5
Turn left onto Greendale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Greendale Avenue
6
Turn straight onto Oakwood Drive
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
Oakwood Drive
7
Turn right onto McHenry Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
McHenry Street
8
Turn right
112 ft
·
5 sec
9
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Burlington Bypass
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Burlington Bypass
11
Continue on State Highway 11
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
13
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
14 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 14: Darien, Janesville
15
Keep slight right
121 ft
·
3 sec
16
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
17
Turn left
11 mi
·
15 min
18
Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Racine Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Racine Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
95 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
23
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
24
Turn left onto Ruger Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Court Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.8 miles from Bohners Lake, WI, or about 28m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49.5 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Janesville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bohners Lake, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bohners Lake, WI
This is one driving day of about 49.5 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bohners Lake, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Bohners Lake, WI · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 49.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Bohners Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Janesville, WI
The final approach into City of Janesville, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Janesville, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.52 one way
$15.04 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.34 | $18.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Janesville, WI
Morning in City of Janesville on Monday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI covers 49.5 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lakeshore Drive, West Lakeshore Drive, Greendale Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Bohners Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bohners Lake, WI to City of Janesville, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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