How far is Clifton, ID from Coulam, ID?
The driving distance from Clifton, ID to Coulam, ID is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Coulam.
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Start on North 1st West
3127 ft · 2 min · North 1st West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 6th North
1241 ft · 55 sec · West 6th North
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Continue on West 5600 North
1 mi · 4 min · West 5600 North
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Turn left onto North 4200 West
2 mi · 8 min · North 4200 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4200 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton and Coulam.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North 4200 West
Turn left onto North 4200 West
2 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Coulam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Coulam?
The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Clifton and 1.9 miles from Coulam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Clifton and Chance Rain Showers near Coulam.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Coulam. Straight-line distance: 2.88 mi (4.64 km).
#1 Clifton
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 304 |
| Coordinates | 42.1899200, -112.0080100 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coulam
Coulam is a place in Idaho, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2274200, -111.9832900 |
| Altitude | 1448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coulam (-111.98329, 42.22742)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.51 | $1.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.55 | $1.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.59 | $1.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $0.70 | $1.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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