Origin
Weston, ID
Late night in Weston on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, ID to Clifton, 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
19m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, ID
Marta Branco
Clifton, ID
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
Weston, ID to Clifton, ID is 11.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via West Side Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Idaho. Expect a very local feel throughout, as this is a turn-heavy drive rather than a straightforward highway journey. Given its brevity, it's an ideal connector for a larger trip or a quick errand day, offering minimal time on the road and a low cost.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Side Highway | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North Westside Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| South Main Highway | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Depot Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Westside Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 1st West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Side Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, ID and Clifton, ID.
1
Start on South Center Street
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn left onto West Depot Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Depot Street
3
Continue on ID 36
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Westside Highway
4
Continue on ID 36
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Side Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto North Westside Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Westside Highway
6
Continue on South Main Highway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Highway
7
Turn right onto North 1st West
60 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 1st West
8
Arrive at destination
North 1st West
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Depot Street
Turn left onto West Depot Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
North Westside Highway
At end of road, turn left onto North Westside Highway
Navigation decision point
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North 1st West
Turn right onto North 1st West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Clifton, ID
Late night in Clifton on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 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
22 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
19m 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 drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on an interstate. With 0% highway share, you're on local roads the entire way, primarily using West Side Highway, North Westside Highway, and South Main Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on West Side Highway. This suggests a route that requires attention to navigation, with frequent changes in direction that keep you engaged.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on West Side Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Depot Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Weston, ID to Clifton, ID is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (North Westside Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (North 1st West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on West Side Highway. 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 (West Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (North Westside Highway): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (North 1st West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clifton, 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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