Origin
Clinton, WI
Morning in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, WI to City of Janesville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, WI
Tom Fisk
City of Janesville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Clinton and Janesville, Wisconsin, this 15.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek through the Midwest. Expect a brief 26-minute drive that serves perfectly as a simple day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South State Road 140, US 14, and East Racine Street to reach your destination. Budgeting is easy here, as you can anticipate fuel costs of around $2 for the entire trip. Since the drive is so short, you will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way. It is an efficient, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal effort.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South State Road 140 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| US 14 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| East Racine Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Randall Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ruger Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 140 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Court Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South State Road 140
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, WI and City of Janesville, WI.
1
Start on CTH J; CTH X
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Milwaukee Street
2
Turn right onto WI 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
3
Continue on WI 140
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Highway 140
4
Continue on WI 140
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South State Road 140
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; WI 11
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 14; WI 11
6
Turn left onto WI 11
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 11
118 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Racine Street
8
Continue on WI 11
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East Racine Street
9
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
96 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Racine Street
10
Continue on East Racine Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Racine Street
11
Turn right onto South Randall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Randall Avenue
12
Turn left onto CTH MM
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruger Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto East Court Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Court Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Court Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 140 / Church Street
Turn right onto WI 140 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 14; WI 11
At end of road, turn left onto US 14; WI 11
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
WI 11 / East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 11 / East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Racine Street
Enter roundabout onto East Racine Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
CTH MM / Ruger Avenue
Turn left onto CTH MM / Ruger Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Janesville, WI
Morning in City of Janesville on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile that keeps the pace varied as you transition between rural and town settings. Roughly 32 percent of your trip involves highway travel, providing a balanced experience behind the wheel. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.2 miles along South State Road 140. As you move toward Janesville, the road dynamics shift from those initial highway segments to local streets like East Racine. It is a manageable route that avoids the monotony of a long interstate grind, offering a functional and steady flow for the duration of your 15.5-mile commute.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on South State Road 140.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 140 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 140 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 14; WI 11): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on South State Road 140. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 140 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (US 14; WI 11): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (WI 11 / East Racine Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Janesville, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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