Clifton, AZ Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Clifton, AZ works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 168-mile quick runs to 218-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Clifton, AZ head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
234.8 mi
Surprise, AZ
Quickest Drive
3h 16m
Tucson, AZ
Plan Around Clifton, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clifton, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clifton, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clifton, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Tempe, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Mesa, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Clifton, AZ to Tucson, AZ
Driving from Clifton, AZ
The typical drive from Clifton, AZ covers about 199 miles and takes around 4h 19m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 218 miles (4h 46m), while the shortest is just 168 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clifton, AZ are Glendale, AZ (217.6 mi, 4h 46m), Maryvale, AZ (217.5 mi, 4h 45m), Phoenix, AZ (207.9 mi, 4h 32m), Scottsdale, AZ (203.5 mi, 4h 27m), and Tempe, AZ (197.3 mi, 4h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 199-mile trip from Clifton, AZ, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Clifton, AZ and 4 routes heading into Clifton, AZ, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 168 to 218 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clifton, AZ covers 218 miles and takes approximately 4h 46m. Shorter options start at just 168 miles.
The average route from Clifton, AZ runs about 199 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 19m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 199-mile trip from Clifton, AZ costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clifton, AZ include Glendale, AZ, Maryvale, AZ, Phoenix, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clifton, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,845
Median Income
$84,457
Median Home Value
$66,000
Median Age
24.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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