Origin
Clifton, ID
Late night in Clifton on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, ID to Whitney, 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
23m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifton, ID
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Whitney, ID
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Trip Overview
Clifton, ID to Whitney, ID is 15.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via State Highway 36, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Idaho. The drive is primarily on well-maintained state and local roads, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick hop between destinations. You'll find the route convenient if you're exploring this part of Idaho, as it requires minimal time and planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 36 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| North Westside Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| South State Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Highway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Oneida Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 1600 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 36
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, ID and Whitney, ID.
1
Start on North 1st West
60 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 1st West
2
Turn left onto North Main Highway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Highway
3
Continue on North Westside Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Westside Highway
4
Continue on ID 36
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 36
5
Continue on ID 36
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oneida Street
6
Turn right onto US 91
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South State Street
7
Continue on US 91
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
8
Turn right onto South 1600 East
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 1600 East
9
Arrive at destination
South 1600 East
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.4 — 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
|
North Main Highway
Turn left onto North Main Highway
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 91 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 91 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
3
15.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South 1600 East
Turn right onto South 1600 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Whitney, ID
Late night in Whitney on Tuesday
Local time
4:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 35% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along State Highway 36. You'll navigate a combination of state highways and local roads, including North Westside Highway and South State Street. Expect a varied driving feel, transitioning between more open highway sections and potentially more built-up or local road segments as you approach your destination.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on State Highway 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Highway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clifton, ID to Whitney, ID is easy. At 23m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 91 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (South 1600 East): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on State Highway 36. 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 (North Main Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 91 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.4 miles (South 1600 East): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitney, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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