How far is Preston, ID from Cleveland, ID?
The driving distance from Preston, ID to Cleveland, ID is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Cleveland.
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Start on North State Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North State Street
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Turn slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto State Highway 36
4.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 36
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Turn straight onto North State Highway 34
16 mi · 19 min · North State Highway 34
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Turn right onto East 13800 North
45 m · 7 sec · East 13800 North
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Turn right onto Maple Grove Road
2890 ft · 2 min · Maple Grove Road
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Turn right
67 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston and Cleveland.
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.
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.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Preston and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Preston and 11.5 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Preston and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 18.79 mi (30.24 km).
#1 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0963100, -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
Cleveland is a place in Idaho, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3399200, -111.7132800 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-111.71328, 42.33992)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
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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