Origin
Clifton, KS
Evening in Clifton on Friday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifton, KS to Washington, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, KS
Townsend Walton
Trip Overview
The drive from Clifton, KS to Washington, KS covers 27.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Parallel Road, Quivira Road, Madison Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on East Parallel Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 27.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Parallel Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Berry Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clifton, KS to Washington, KS is easy. At 34m 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 (Berry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KS 9 / Parallel Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (KS 9; KS 15 / Madison Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Berry Street
Turn right onto Berry Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KS 9 / Parallel Street
Turn left onto KS 9 / Parallel Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
KS 9; KS 15 / Madison Road
Turn left onto KS 9; KS 15 / Madison Road
Navigation decision point
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East 3rd Street
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
C Street
Turn right onto C Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Parallel Road | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Quivira Road | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Madison Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| Linn Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| B Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Parallel Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Berry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Parallel Road
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton, KS and Washington, KS.
1
Start on Railroad Street
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto Berry Street
314 ft
·
16 sec
·
Berry Street
3
Turn left onto KS 9
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Parallel Street
4
Continue on KS 9
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
East Parallel Road
5
Turn left onto KS 9; KS 15
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Madison Road
6
Continue on KS 9; KS 15
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Linn Boulevard
7
Continue on KS 9; KS 15
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Quivira Road
8
Continue on K-15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
B Street
9
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 3rd Street
10
Turn right onto C Street
218 ft
·
9 sec
·
C Street
11
Arrive at destination
C Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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
Washington, KS
Evening in Washington on Friday
Local time
6:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
4 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
34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clifton, KS to Washington, KS covers 27.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Parallel Road, Quivira Road, Madison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Clifton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Clifton, KS to Washington, KS is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Berry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KS 9 / Parallel Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (KS 9; KS 15 / Madison Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clifton, KS to Washington, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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