Origin
City of Janesville, WI
Late night in City of Janesville on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Janesville, WI to Lake Koshkonong, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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
Lake Koshkonong, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Janesville to Lake Koshkonong is 22.1 miles and takes about 37 minutes via Milton Avenue and WI 26, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a local driving experience that's more about navigating through towns than covering vast distances. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Avenue | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| WI 26 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North Shore Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 106 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Milwaukee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Milton Avenue
— 14.2 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville, WI and Lake Koshkonong, WI.
1
Start on East Court Street
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Court Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
513 ft
·
26 sec
·
Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Milwaukee Street
4
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Milton Avenue
5
Continue on WI 26
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 26
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward WI 106: Fort Atkinson
7
Turn left onto WI 106
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Highway 106
8
Turn left onto North Shore Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
North Shore Road
9
Arrive at destination
North Shore Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Milwaukee Street
Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Milton Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
19.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward WI 106: Fort Atkinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WI 106: Fort Atkinson
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North Shore Road
Turn left onto North Shore Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Lake Koshkonong, WI
Late night in Lake Koshkonong on Tuesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
19 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
37m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 23% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like Milton Avenue and WI 26, which means a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.2 miles on Milton Avenue, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you navigate local roads again. North Shore Road will guide you the rest of the way, keeping you engaged with the landscape and local environment.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Milton Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Milton Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Milton Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Milwaukee Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Milton Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Koshkonong, 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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