How far is Oxford, ID from Coulam, ID?

The driving distance from Oxford, ID to Coulam, ID is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.22 mi
00h 21m
Flight
2.91 mi
4.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.91 mi
Kilometers
4.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.22 mi
Kilometers
13.23 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coulam
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM MDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-23T13:46
Arrive Coulam
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Clifton
ID

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

From Oxford
4.1 mi
00h 10m
To Coulam
4.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
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 Oxford and Coulam.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Westside Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North Westside Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Highway

    855 ft · 19 sec · North Main Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 6th North

    1.2 km · 3 min · West 6th North

  4. 4

    Continue on West 5600 North

    1 mi · 4 min · West 5600 North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 4200 West

    2 mi · 8 min · North 4200 West

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4200 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Westside Highway
4.27 mi · 52%
North 4200 West
2 mi · 24%
West 5600 North
1.02 mi · 12%
West 6th North
0.77 mi · 9%
North Main Highway
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Westside Highway

Start on North Westside Highway

4.27 mi · 00h 06m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 10m from Oxford
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Coulam?

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Oxford and 4.1 miles from Coulam.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oxford and Chance Rain Showers near Coulam.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clifton, 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 Clifton.

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Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Coulam. Straight-line distance: 2.91 mi (4.69 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States of America

Population52
Coordinates42.2588100, -112.0213500
Altitude1464
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: Oxford (-112.02135, 42.25881)
End: Coulam (-111.98329, 42.22742)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.13
Round trip
$2.26
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.13 $2.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.23 $2.45
Premium $4.55 $1.32 $2.64
Diesel $5.41 $1.57 $3.14

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 Oxford and Coulam. The current time is 13:46:22.

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.