Origin
Cleveland, ID
Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
9:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cleveland, ID to Dayton, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cleveland, ID
DAVID Mercado
Dayton, ID
Andrew Patrick Photo
Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.9-mile drive from Cleveland to Dayton, Idaho, is easily managed in about 39 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 91% of the journey on highways, you'll experience a focused drive with minimal fuss. Expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this short hop within the Mountain West region. Since there are no designated stops on this route, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits you best, enjoying a quick and efficient transit between these two Idaho locations. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct connection without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Highway 34 | 16 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 36 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| US 91 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 800 West | 1 mi | 2m |
| Maple Grove Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East 800 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Westside Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Oneida Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North State Highway 34
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, ID and Dayton, ID.
1
Start on this road
220 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Grove Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto East 13800 North
147 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 13800 North
4
Turn left onto ID 34
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North State Highway 34
5
Continue on ID 34; ID 36
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 36
6
Continue on ID 34; ID 36
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East 800 North
7
Turn straight onto ID 34; ID 36
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Highway 36
8
Turn right onto US 91
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 91
9
Continue on North 800 West
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 800 West
10
Turn right onto ID 36
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Oneida Street
11
Continue on ID 36
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 36
12
Continue on North Westside Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Westside Highway
13
Arrive at destination
North Westside Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Grove Road
Turn left onto Maple Grove Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 13800 North
At end of road, turn left onto East 13800 North
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
ID 34 / North State Highway 34
Turn left onto ID 34 / North State Highway 34
Navigation decision point
4
22 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 91
Turn right onto US 91
Navigation decision point
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
ID 36 / West Oneida Street
Turn right onto ID 36 / West Oneida Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dayton, ID
Morning in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
9:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll find this drive to be primarily highway-focused, with 91% of the route utilizing major roads like North State Highway 34, State Highway 36, and US 91. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16 miles on North State Highway 34, offering a consistent pace. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery. It’s a drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B smoothly and directly, without significant changes in road type or complexity.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on North State Highway 34.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North State Highway 34 and State Highway 36. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Maple Grove Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (East 13800 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (ID 34 / North State Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,565 ft
4,470 ft
Total Climb
1,269 ft
Total Descent
1,399 ft
Highest Point
5,565 ft
~6.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,095 ft
Notable High Points
5,565 ft at ~6.4 miles
+283 ft prominence
5,061 ft at ~12.8 miles
+37 ft prominence
4,886 ft at ~19.2 miles
+146 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on North State Highway 34. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (East 13800 North): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (ID 34 / North State Highway 34): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dayton, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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