Origin
Oxford, ID
Late night in Oxford on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, ID to Whitney, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, ID
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Whitney, ID
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Trip Overview
Oxford to Whitney is 20.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via North Westside Highway, State Highway 36, and South State Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Idaho. It's a local drive, so expect to navigate through communities rather than open highway. Given its brief duration and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a quick transit, perhaps to reach a specific destination or as part of a larger journey through the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Westside Highway | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| State Highway 36 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| South State Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Highway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Oneida Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 1600 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Westside Highway
— 8.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, ID and Whitney, ID.
1
Start on North Westside Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Westside Highway
2
Continue on North Main Highway
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Highway
3
Continue on North Westside Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Westside Highway
4
Continue on ID 36
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 36
5
Continue on ID 36
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oneida Street
6
Turn right onto US 91
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South State Street
7
Continue on US 91
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
8
Turn right onto South 1600 East
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 1600 East
9
Arrive at destination
South 1600 East
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 17.7 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 91 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 91 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South 1600 East
Turn right onto South 1600 East
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Whitney, ID
Late night in Whitney on Sunday
Local time
1:56 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 26% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like North Westside Highway, State Highway 36, and South State Street. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.7 miles on North Westside Highway, offering a brief moment of consistent cruising. The road character will likely shift as you move from more open stretches to passing through populated areas, requiring your attention to speed limits and local traffic.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on North Westside Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 miles in near US 91 / South State Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oxford, ID to Whitney, ID is easy. At 31m with 26% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles (US 91 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (South 1600 East): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on North Westside Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.7 miles (US 91 / South State Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (South 1600 East): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitney, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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