Dill wants to be a clown when he grows up because: 1. he wants to travel 2. he wants to escape any future painful experiences 3 .his real father was in the circus 4. he wants to laugh at the people

2. he wants to escape any future painful experiences

Explanation:

Dill wants to be a clown because dont like seeing people angry. He always love to see others happy.

He became this way due to what He went through in the hands of his Parents, who were treating him badly. He made the decision because he dont want to experience any pain again in the future.

answer; ///approx///5,000 miles;