Origin
Burley, ID
Afternoon in Burley on Friday
Local time
2:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burley, ID to Chubbuck, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
78 mi
126 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burley, ID
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Chubbuck, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Burley, ID to Chubbuck, ID covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 86, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Overland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.5 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 78 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 78 miles, with most of the trip on I 86 and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.5 miles on I 86.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 14th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Burley, ID to Chubbuck, ID is easy. At 1h 16m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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
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East 14th Street
Turn right onto East 14th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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ID 27 / Overland Avenue
Turn right onto ID 27 / Overland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
77.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 61.5 mi | 57m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 13.2 mi | 12m |
| Overland Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Yellowstone Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East 14th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 61.5 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burley, ID and Chubbuck, ID.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 14th Street
181 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 14th Street
3
Turn right onto ID 27
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Overland Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello
5
Merge onto I 84
13 mi
·
12 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 86; US 30
62 mi
·
57 min
·
I 86; US 30
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
231 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 91
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Yellowstone Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
US 91
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39 mi from Burley, ID · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from Burley, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 miles.
Arriving in Chubbuck, ID
The final approach into Chubbuck, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.36 one way
$24.72 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.96 | $25.91 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Chubbuck, ID
Afternoon in Chubbuck on Friday
Local time
2:29 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°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
4 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
1h 16m 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 Burley, ID to Chubbuck, ID covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Overland Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Burley, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.36 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.
The drive from Burley, ID to Chubbuck, ID is easy. At 1h 16m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Burley, ID to Chubbuck, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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