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Distance from IAD Airport to Clifton, VA

Distance

16 mi

Time

34 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $3

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There are 12.53 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Clifton in southeast direction and 16 miles (25.75 kilometers) by car, following the VA 28 route.

IAD Airport and Clifton are 34 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from IAD Airport to Clifton, VA. The halfway point is Sully Station, VA.

IAD Airport and Clifton, VA are in the same time zone (EDT). Current time in both locations is 4:21 am.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.62 gallons of gas to cover the route between IAD Airport and Clifton, VA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from IAD Airport to Clifton is $2.27.

During the route, an average car will release 12.23 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.63 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 18, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between IAD Airport and Clifton, VA

If you want to meet halfway between IAD Airport and Clifton, VA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.871735 and -77.444283, or 38º 52' 18.246" N, 77º 26' 39.4188" W. This location is 7.77 miles away from IAD Airport and Clifton, VA and it would take approximately 17 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Sully Station, VA, situated 9 miles from IAD Airport and 9 miles from Clifton, VA. It would take 19 minutes to go from IAD to Sully Station and 14 minutes to go from Clifton to Sully Station.