How far is Clayton, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Clayton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and City of Janesville.
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Start on East Clayton Avenue
71 m · 13 sec · East Clayton Avenue
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Turn right onto County Highway D
707 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto County Highway P
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway P
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Continue on 20th Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · 20th Street
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Continue on County Highway P
5 mi · 9 min · County Highway P
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Continue on State Highway 128
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128
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Continue on 1st Street
2316 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
1227 ft · 24 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on State Highway 128
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 128
48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128
147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
88 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1593 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
210.2 mi · 3 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
33.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26: State Highway 26
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 South: Janesville
126 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto Milton Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Memorial Drive
80 m · 12 sec · East Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Garfield Avenue
2552 ft · 2 min · North Garfield Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
142 m · 16 sec · East Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and City of Janesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 128
Merge slight left
210 mi · 03h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clayton and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 277.6 miles (446.8 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Clayton and 139.1 miles from City of Janesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.96 one way or $73.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clayton and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
Stop Ideas Near Warrens
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 Warrens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 240.86 mi (387.63 km).
#1 Clayton
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,227 |
| Coordinates | 45.3313500, -92.1713000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Janesville
The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 64,128 |
| Coordinates | 42.6857000, -89.0138500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.68 | $83.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.98 | $103.96 |
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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