How far is Whitney, ID from Clifton, ID?

The driving distance from Whitney, ID to Clifton, ID is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
15.45 mi
00h 20m
Flight
12.23 mi
19.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.23 mi
Kilometers
19.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.45 mi
Kilometers
24.87 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM MDT
Return by in Whitney
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitney
2026-04-23T13:47
Arrive Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
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 Whitney
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 Whitney
7.7 mi
00h 10m
To Clifton
7.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
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 Whitney and Clifton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1600 East

    22 m · 4 sec · South 1600 East

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Oneida Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Oneida Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 36

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36

  5. 5

    Continue on North Westside Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Westside Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 1st West

    18 m · 3 sec · North 1st West

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 36
5.35 mi · 35%
North Westside Highway
4.46 mi · 29%
South Main Highway
1.4 mi · 9%
West Oneida Street
1.19 mi · 8%
South 1600 East
0.01 mi
North 1st West
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 36

Continue on State Highway 36

5.35 mi · 00h 07m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dayton
00h 10m from Whitney
Leave By
7:50 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Whitney 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 Whitney to Clifton?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7.7 miles from Whitney and 7.7 miles from Clifton.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Whitney and Rain Showers near Clifton.

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.

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Clifton. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).

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#1 Whitney

Whitney is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0657600, -111.8377300
Altitude1403
CountryUnited States
Clifton

#2 Clifton

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population304
Coordinates42.1899200, -112.0080100
Altitude1479
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1600 East (-111.837488, 42.06575)
End: North 1st West (-112.007971, 42.189927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.28 $4.57
Premium $4.55 $2.46 $4.91
Diesel $5.41 $2.92 $5.84

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 Whitney and Clifton. The current time is 13:47:51.

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.