How far is Clifton, ID from Cleveland, ID?

The driving distance from Clifton, ID to Cleveland, ID is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.54 mi
00h 48m
Flight
18.29 mi
29.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
35.54 mi
Kilometers
57.2 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM MDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Preston
ID

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

From Clifton
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Cleveland
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st West

    18 m · 4 sec · North 1st West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Westside Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Westside Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 36

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36

  5. 5

    Continue on West Oneida Street

    1025 ft · 25 sec · West Oneida Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    1 mi · 2 min · North 800 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 800 North

    1 mi · 1 min · West 800 North

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 36

    4.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 36

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 34

    16 mi · 19 min · North State Highway 34

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 13800 North

    45 m · 7 sec · East 13800 North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Maple Grove Road

    2890 ft · 2 min · Maple Grove Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    67 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 34
16 mi · 45%
State Highway 36
10.1 mi · 28%
North Westside Highway
4.46 mi · 13%
North Main Highway
1.4 mi · 4%
West 800 North
1.05 mi · 3%
North 800 West
1.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 34

Turn straight 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Preston
00h 24m from Clifton
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

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2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

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

Clifton

#1 Clifton

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population304
Coordinates42.1899200, -112.0080100
Altitude1479
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cleveland

Cleveland is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3399200, -111.7132800
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-112.00801, 42.18992)
End: Cleveland (-111.71328, 42.33992)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.75 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.73
2.5 gal · 9.5 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.87 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.55 $5.69 $11.37
Diesel $5.41 $6.77 $13.53

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 Clifton and Cleveland. The current time is 10:37:49.

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.