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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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Court Street
582 ft · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Ruger Avenue
2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue
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Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue
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Turn left onto East Racine Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Continue on East Racine Street
136 m · 8 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 EAST, I-39 SOUTH, WI-11 WEST
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I-90 EAST, I-39 SOUTH, WI-11 WEST
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
1061 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2941 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Hart Road
107 m · 6 sec · East Hart Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.5 mi · 7 min
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tiffany.
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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).
#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 Clinton
Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,446 |
| Coordinates | 42.5577900, -88.8651100 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-88.86511, 42.55779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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