How far is Clifton, ID from Weston, ID?

The driving distance from Clifton, ID to Weston, ID is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
11.41 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.66 mi
17.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.66 mi
Kilometers
17.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.41 mi
Kilometers
18.36 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM MDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-23T12:18
Arrive Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
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
Dayton
ID

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

From Clifton
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Weston
5.7 mi
00h 09m

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
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto West Side Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West Side Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Westside Highway

    2554 ft · 51 sec · Westside Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Depot Street

    2846 ft · 59 sec · West Depot Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    16 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Side Highway
4.5 mi · 39%
North Westside Highway
4.46 mi · 39%
North Main Highway
1.4 mi · 12%
West Depot Street
0.54 mi · 5%
Westside Highway
0.48 mi · 4%
North 1st West
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Side Highway

Turn right onto West Side Highway

4.5 mi · 00h 08m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 09m from Clifton
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Weston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Clifton and 5.7 miles from Weston.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Clifton and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Weston.

Stop Ideas Near Dayton

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

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

BUS

Ogden, Utah

99 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Weston. Straight-line distance: 10.66 mi (17.15 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population304
Coordinates42.1899200, -112.0080100
Altitude1479
CountryUnited States
Weston

#2 Weston

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population470
Coordinates42.0371500, -111.9794000
Altitude1446
CountryUnited States
Start: Clifton (-112.00801, 42.18992)
End: Weston (-111.9794, 42.03715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.52 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.11
0.8 gal · 3.04 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.56 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.69 $3.38
Premium $4.55 $1.82 $3.64
Diesel $5.41 $2.16 $4.33

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 Weston. The current time is 12:18:26.

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.