How far is City of Janesville, WI from Dayton, WI?
The driving distance from City of Janesville, WI to Dayton, WI is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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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City in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Janesville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Janesville and Dayton.
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Start on East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn right onto South Parker Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South Parker Drive
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
14.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North 4th street
2360 ft · 1 min · North 4th street
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Continue on County Highway C
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway C
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 104
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 104
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Turn left onto Amidon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amidon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 92
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto Dayton Street
66 m · 10 sec · Dayton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Janesville and Dayton.
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.
Longest stretch
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14.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Janesville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from City of Janesville and 16.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Janesville and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Evansville
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 Evansville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Janesville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.69 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 Dayton
Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 2,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.8269500, -89.5131800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-89.51318, 42.82695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
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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