How far is Franklin, ID from Coulam, ID?

The driving distance from Franklin, ID to Coulam, ID is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.82 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.32 mi
27.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.32 mi
Kilometers
27.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.82 mi
Kilometers
33.5 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coulam
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM MDT
Return by in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-23T13:47
Arrive Coulam
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Preston
ID

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

From Franklin
10.4 mi
00h 17m
To Coulam
10.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Coulam.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Coulam.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd South

    658 ft · 15 sec · West 2nd South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South State Street

    18.4 mi · 25 min · South State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 7200 North

    2.3 mi · 9 min · West 7200 North

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4200 West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Coulam.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
18.4 mi · 89%
West 7200 North
2.27 mi · 11%
West 2nd South
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South State Street

Turn left onto South State Street

18.4 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Preston
00h 17m from Franklin
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Coulam?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Franklin and 10.4 miles from Coulam.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Coulam.

Stop Ideas Near Preston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Preston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Preston.

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Coulam. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population835
Coordinates42.0135400, -111.8071700
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
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#2 Coulam

Coulam is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2274200, -111.9832900
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-111.80717, 42.01354)
End: Coulam (-111.98329, 42.22742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.78 L · about $2.84
Round trip
$5.68
1.46 gal · 5.56 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.84 $5.68
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.09 $6.18
Premium $4.55 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.41 $3.95 $7.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Coulam. The current time is 13:47:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.