Clifton to Mandan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

656.4 miles 1056.3 km · straight line
787.6 miles estimated 1267.6 km · driving distance
15h 51min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Mandan?

The distance from Clifton to Mandan is 656.4 miles (1056.3 km) as the crow flies. Mandan is located NNE of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 787.6 miles, taking about 15h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Mandan in North Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton and Mandan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clifton to Mandan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 51min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 1min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 36min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Mandan

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
Mandan
46.83°N, 100.89°W
America/North_Dakota/New_Salem
502m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients