Origin
Chubbuck, ID
Morning in Chubbuck on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chubbuck, 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
24m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chubbuck, ID
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Blackfoot, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chubbuck, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 23.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 15 BUS, I 86, Yellowstone Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.8 miles on I 15 BUS. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 23.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 15 BUS and I 86. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.8 miles on I 15 BUS.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 15 BUS is the longest continuous segment at about 19.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 BUS and I 86. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Idaho Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Idaho Falls
5
22 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Pacific Street
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~24m 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 Chubbuck, ID and Blackfoot, ID, road signs point toward Idaho Falls and Arco.
Idaho Falls
1.6 mi in
|
~2m
Arco
22 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 BUS | 19.8 mi | 18m |
| I 86 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Yellowstone Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Judicial Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bergener Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Ash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Pacific Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15 BUS
— 19.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck, ID and Blackfoot, ID.
1
Start on US 91
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Yellowstone Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
3
Merge onto I 86
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 86
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Idaho Falls
5
Merge onto I 15 BUS
20 mi
·
18 min
·
I 15 BUS
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
7
Keep slight right at fork
429 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn straight onto I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergener Boulevard
9
Continue on I 15 Business
450 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bridge Street
10
Continue on I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Judicial Street
11
Turn left onto South Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Ash Street
12
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
333 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Pacific Street
13
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Broadway Street
14
Turn left
35 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Blackfoot on Saturday
Local time
6:04 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
21 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
24m 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 Chubbuck, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 23.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 15 BUS, I 86, Yellowstone 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 11.7 miles from Chubbuck, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.71 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Chubbuck, ID and Blackfoot, ID, road signs point toward Idaho Falls and Arco.
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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