How far is City of Janesville, WI from Clinton, WI?

The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Clinton, WI is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.05 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.63 mi
18.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.63 mi
Kilometers
18.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.05 mi
Kilometers
29.05 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, May 21, 10:27 PM CDT
Return by in City of Janesville
Thu, May 21, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Janesville
2026-05-21T22:02
Arrive Clinton
Thu, May 21, 10:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Janesville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Tiffany
WI

City in Wisconsin

From City of Janesville
9 mi
00h 12m
To Clinton
9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Racine Street

    136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 EAST, I-39 SOUTH, WI-11 WEST

    5 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 EAST, I-39 SOUTH, WI-11 WEST

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1061 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2941 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    64 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Hart Road

    107 m · 6 sec · East Hart Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Clinton.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 EAST
11 mi · 61%
East Hart Road
4.56 mi · 25%
East Racine Street
1.08 mi · 6%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi · 3%
CTH X
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-90 EAST

Exit the roundabout onto I-90 EAST, I-39 SOUTH, WI-11 WEST

9.19 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tiffany
00h 12m from City of Janesville
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Clinton?

The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tiffany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from City of Janesville and 9 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Tiffany

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

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

BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

11 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

16 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

35 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

61 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 11.63 mi (18.72 km).

City of Janesville

#1 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,446
Coordinates42.5577900, -88.8651100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Janesville (-89.01385, 42.6857)
End: Clinton (-88.86511, 42.55779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.41 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.82 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Janesville and Clinton. The current time is 22:02:29.

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.