Clifton to Mitchell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

626.5 miles 1008.3 km · straight line
751.9 miles estimated 1210 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
56° NE bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Mitchell?

The distance from Clifton to Mitchell is 626.5 miles (1008.3 km) as the crow flies. Mitchell is located NE of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 751.9 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado and Mitchell in South 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 Mitchell. 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 Mitchell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Mitchell

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
Mitchell
43.71°N, 98.03°W
America/Chicago
400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients