Origin
Eagle, ID
Morning in Eagle on Friday
Local time
6:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eagle, ID to Blackfoot, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
267.5 mi
430 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle, ID
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Blackfoot, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 267.5 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, I 86, I 15 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.4 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.7 miles from Eagle, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 267.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Eagle, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 267.5 miles and takes about 4h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 175.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 267.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 245.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 84 East: Boise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 84 East: Boise
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
245.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Idaho Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Idaho Falls
5
266 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m 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
266.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eagle, ID to Blackfoot, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Idaho Falls along the way.
Idaho Falls
245.6 mi in
|
~3h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 175.4 mi | 2h 46m |
| I 86 | 62.7 mi | 59m |
| I 15 BUS | 19.8 mi | 18m |
| North Eagle Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 175.4 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, ID and Blackfoot, ID.
1
Start on North Eagle Road
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
North Eagle Road
Use the right lane.
2
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 84 East: Boise
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 84; US 30
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 30
172 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on I 86; US 30
63 mi
·
59 min
·
I 86; US 30
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Idaho Falls
7
Merge onto I 15 BUS
20 mi
·
18 min
·
I 15 BUS
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
9
Keep slight right at fork
429 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn straight onto I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Bergener Boulevard
11
Continue on I 15 Business
450 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bridge Street
12
Continue on I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Judicial Street
13
Turn left onto South Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Ash Street
14
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
333 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Pacific Street
15
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Broadway Street
16
Turn left
35 ft
·
2 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 133.7 miles from Eagle, ID, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.7 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackfoot, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Eagle, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle, ID
This is one driving day of about 267.5 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Eagle, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 175.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.7 mi from Eagle, ID · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.7 miles from Eagle, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.4 miles.
Arriving in Blackfoot, ID
The final approach into Blackfoot, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blackfoot, ID.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.39 one way
$84.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $44.43 | $88.86 |
| premium | $4.53 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.06 | $118.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.09 | $12.84 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.41 | $10.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107 | 1 | $37.45 | $17.12 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
6:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Eagle, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 267.5 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, I 86, I 15 BUS. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.7 miles from Eagle, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 267.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 245.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Eagle, ID to Blackfoot, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Idaho Falls along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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