Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Bohners Lake, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Bohners Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 47.4-mile drive from Janesville, WI to Bohners Lake, WI is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 8 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate on I-43 and WI-11, with a significant 77% of the journey taking place on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, making it an economical option. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you won't be crossing any major geographical or cultural divides.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| WI 11 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 11 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| US 14 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Burlington Bypass | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East Racine Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| McHenry Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Bohners Lake, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
3
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Racine Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Racine Street
5
Continue on East Racine Street
445 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Racine Street
6
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Racine Street
7
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
9
Continue on WI 11
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
10
Turn straight onto WI 11
11 mi
·
15 min
·
WI 11
11
Continue on US 14
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 14
12
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge onto I 43
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 43
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 29
Toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
159 ft
·
3 sec
Toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto WI 11
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 11
17
Continue on WI 11
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Burlington Bypass
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
19
Turn right onto CTH P
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
McHenry Street
20
Turn left onto Oakwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Oakwood Drive
21
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lakeshore Drive
22
At end of road, turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lakeshore Drive
23
Turn right
178 ft
·
9 sec
24
Turn right onto Fairview Court
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fairview Court
25
Arrive at destination
Fairview Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from City of Janesville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 11 / East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 11 / East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 11 / East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 11 / East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
32 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29
Toward WI 11: Elkhorn, Burlington
9
32.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 11 East, I 43 Alternate: Burlington
5
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
West Lakeshore Drive
At end of road, turn right onto West Lakeshore Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
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
Bohners Lake, WI
Late night in Bohners Lake on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this drive, with 77% of your travel occurring on faster roads like I-43 and WI-11. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.3 miles on I-43, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is predominantly highway, the transition between these main roads provides a slight variation in the driving experience. It's not an overly complex route, but understanding the highway share helps set expectations for a relatively quick and direct journey.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and WI 11. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near WI 11 / East Racine Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Janesville, WI to Bohners Lake, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Burlington along the way.
Burlington
32 mi in
|
~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bohners Lake, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bohners Lake, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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