Origin
Ammon, ID
Late night in Ammon on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ammon, ID to Blackfoot, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ammon, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ammon, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 30.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, East Sunnyside Road, Bergener Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 30.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,716 ft
4,490 ft
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
244 ft
Highest Point
4,716 ft
Elevation Range
226 ft
Notable High Points
4,652 ft at ~15.5 miles
+10 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 15 Business; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 15 BUS; US 26
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26 toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 15 Business; US 26
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 26 toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Aberdeen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot,...
5
30.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
West Pacific Street
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ammon, ID and Blackfoot, ID, road signs point toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City and Aberdeen.
Blackfook
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 15 BUS; US 26
Pocatello
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 15 BUS; US 26
Salt Lake City
6.2 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 15 BUS; US 26
Aberdeen
29.3 mi in
|
~31m
|
via I 15 Business; US 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.8 mi | 21m |
| East Sunnyside Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Bergener Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Judicial Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Ash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 22.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ammon, ID and Blackfoot, ID.
1
Start on Molen Street
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Molen Street
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East Sunnyside Road
4
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 15 BUS; US 26
Toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
5
Merge onto I 15; US 26
23 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 26
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 15 Business; US 26
Toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Aberdeen
7
Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergener Boulevard
8
Continue on I 15 Business
450 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bridge Street
9
Continue on I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Judicial Street
10
Turn left onto South Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Ash Street
11
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
333 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Pacific Street
12
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Broadway Street
13
Turn left
35 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.90 one way
$9.79 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Blackfoot, ID
Late night in Blackfoot on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ammon, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 30.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, East Sunnyside Road, Bergener Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Ammon, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (I 15 Business; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ammon, ID and Blackfoot, ID, road signs point toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City and Aberdeen.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4,490 ft to 4,716 ft elevation with about 28 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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