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

The driving distance from Clinton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
15.59 mi
00h 21m
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
15.59 mi
Kilometers
25.09 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Janesville
Thu, May 21, 9:25 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, May 21, 9:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-05-21T21:04
Arrive City of Janesville
Thu, May 21, 9:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
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
Johnstown
WI

Town in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

From Clinton
7.8 mi
00h 10m
To City of Janesville
7.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
62°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 Clinton and City of Janesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Milwaukee Street

    6 m · 4 sec · Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    3236 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 140

    1039 ft · 21 sec · South State Highway 140

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Road 140

    6.2 mi · 11 min · South State Road 140

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Racine Street

    36 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    663 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East Racine Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Randall Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · South Randall Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ruger Avenue

    2483 ft · 1 min · Ruger Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Court Street

    582 ft · 20 sec · East Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 140
6.19 mi · 40%
East Racine Street
2.72 mi · 17%
Church Street
0.61 mi · 4%
South Randall Avenue
0.51 mi · 3%
Ruger Avenue
0.47 mi · 3%
South State Highway 140
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Road 140

Continue on South State Road 140

6.19 mi · 00h 11m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnstown
00h 10m from Clinton
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clinton 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 Clinton to City of Janesville?

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Clinton and 7.8 miles from City of Janesville.

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 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Johnstown

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

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

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

16 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

28 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

50 mi away
7559 Walton St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

57 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

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

Clinton

#1 Clinton

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,446
Coordinates42.5577900, -88.8651100
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
City of Janesville

#2 City of Janesville

The most populous city in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Population64,128
Coordinates42.6857000, -89.0138500
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee Street (-88.865106, 42.557774)
End: East Court Street (-89.013903, 42.685777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

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 Clinton and City of Janesville. The current time is 21:04:12.

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.