How far is Cleveland, ID from Clifton, ID?

The driving distance from Cleveland, ID to Clifton, ID is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.32 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.29 mi
29.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.29 mi
Kilometers
29.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.32 mi
Kilometers
39.14 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM MDT
Return by in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleveland
2026-04-23T09:13
Arrive Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleveland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Preston
ID

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

From Cleveland
17.8 mi
00h 20m
To Clifton
6.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Clifton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Grove Road

    2890 ft · 2 min · Maple Grove Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 13800 North

    45 m · 10 sec · East 13800 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State Highway 34

    16 mi · 19 min · North State Highway 34

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 36

    4.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 36

  6. 6

    Continue on East 800 North

    2844 ft · 46 sec · East 800 North

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto State Highway 36

    746 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 36

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North 800 West

    1 mi · 2 min · North 800 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Oneida Street

    1025 ft · 19 sec · West Oneida Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 36

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36

  12. 12

    Continue on North Westside Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Westside Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 1st West

    18 m · 3 sec · North 1st West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Clifton.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 34
16 mi · 66%
State Highway 36
10.3 mi · 42%
North Westside Highway
4.46 mi · 18%
South Main Highway
1.4 mi · 6%
North 800 West
1.02 mi · 4%
Maple Grove Road
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 34

Turn left onto North State Highway 34

16 mi · 00h 19m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Preston
00h 20m from Cleveland
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Cleveland and Rain Showers near Clifton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Clifton?

The road trip is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Cleveland and 6.6 miles from Clifton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Cleveland and Rain Showers near Clifton.

Stop Ideas Near Preston

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

98 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 18.29 mi (29.43 km).

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#1 Cleveland

Cleveland is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3399200, -111.7132800
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population304
Coordinates42.1899200, -112.0080100
Altitude1479
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.713284, 42.339896)
End: North 1st West (-112.007971, 42.189927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.64 $7.28
Premium $4.55 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.41 $4.65 $9.31

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 Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cleveland and Clifton. The current time is 09:13:47.

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.