How far is City of Janesville, WI from Clifton, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Clifton, WI is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Clifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Clifton.
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Start on East Court Street
45 m · 6 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
156 m · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto East Milwaukee Street
841 ft · 21 sec · East Milwaukee Street
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Turn sharp right onto Milton Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Milton Avenue
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Take the exit slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left
47 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2 mi · 5 min · East Bridge Street
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Continue on County Road A
3.9 mi · 9 min · County Road A
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Road A
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road A
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Continue on County Highway A
2.3 mi · 6 min · County Highway A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Clifton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Milton Avenue
Merge slight left
61.3 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Clifton?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from City of Janesville and 61.8 miles from Clifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Janesville and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clifton.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dekorra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 106.59 mi (171.54 km).
#1 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 2,097 |
| Coordinates | 43.8791300, -90.3568000 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton (-90.3568, 43.87913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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