How far is Dayton, WI from City of Janesville, WI?
The driving distance from Dayton, WI to City of Janesville, WI is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Dayton and City of Janesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and City of Janesville.
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Start on Dayton Street
66 m · 14 sec · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Turn right onto Amidon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amidon Road
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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 County Highway C
2.8 mi · 4 min · County Highway C
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Continue on North 4th street
2360 ft · 1 min · North 4th street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 14
13.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 14
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Court Street
2137 ft · 1 min · 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 Dayton and City of Janesville.
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.
US Highway 14
Continue on US Highway 14
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
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 Dayton 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 Dayton to City of Janesville?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Evansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Dayton and 15.8 miles from City of Janesville.
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 4.7 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Sunny near City of Janesville.
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 Dayton and City of Janesville. Straight-line distance: 27.15 mi (43.69 km).
#1 Dayton
Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 2,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.8269500, -89.5131800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
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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