Origin
Preston, ID
Morning in Preston on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Preston, ID to Cleveland, 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
29m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Preston, ID
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Cleveland, ID
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Trip Overview
Preston, ID to Cleveland, ID is 22.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via North State Highway 34, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Idaho. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two locations without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Highway 34 | 16 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 36 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North State Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| ID 34 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Maple Grove Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| East 13800 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North State Highway 34
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston, ID and Cleveland, ID.
1
Start on US 91; ID 36
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
2
Turn slight right onto ID 34; ID 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
ID 34; ID 36
3
Turn straight onto ID 34; ID 36
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 36
4
Turn straight onto ID 34
16 mi
·
18 min
·
North State Highway 34
5
Turn right onto East 13800 North
147 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 13800 North
6
Turn right onto Maple Grove Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Grove Road
7
Turn right
220 ft
·
9 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East 13800 North
Turn right onto East 13800 North
Navigation decision point
3
22.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Maple Grove Road
Turn right onto Maple Grove Road
Navigation decision point
3
22.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.80 | $7.61 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Cleveland, ID
Morning in Cleveland on Tuesday
Local time
6:01 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
6 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
29m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll primarily be on North State Highway 34 and State Highway 36, with a short section on North State Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16 miles along North State Highway 34. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal variations in road type, making for a straightforward and predictable journey.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North State Highway 34 and State Highway 36. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in near East 13800 North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Preston, ID to Cleveland, ID is easy. At 29m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (East 13800 North): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). 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: at 22.3 miles (East 13800 North): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (Maple Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cleveland, 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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