How far is Clifton, KS from Washington, KS?
The driving distance from Clifton, KS to Washington, KS is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Washington County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Washington.
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Start on Railroad Street
60 m · 9 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Berry Street
96 m · 16 sec · Berry Street
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Turn left onto Parallel Street
1756 ft · 52 sec · Parallel Street
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Continue on East Parallel Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · East Parallel Road
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Turn left onto Madison Road
6 mi · 7 min · Madison Road
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Continue on Linn Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · Linn Boulevard
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Continue on Quivira Road
7.5 mi · 9 min · Quivira Road
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Continue on B Street
2972 ft · 1 min · B Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
67 m · 10 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Washington.
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.
East Parallel Road
Continue on East Parallel Road
7.79 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Washington?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Clifton and 13.9 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Clifton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Washington. Straight-line distance: 21.15 mi (34.03 km).
#1 Clifton
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 506 |
| Coordinates | 39.5672200, -97.2786400 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8180600, -97.0508600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-97.05086, 39.81806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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