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1h 22m
Distance
63.4 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
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Idaho Falls, ID
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Aberdeen, ID
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The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Aberdeen, ID covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m 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, West Highway 39, West 800 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Idaho Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Aberdeen, ID covers 63.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
29 ft
Total Descent
280 ft
Highest Point
4,705 ft
Elevation Range
256 ft
Notable High Points
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Stone Run Lane.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 (West Stone Run Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stonebrook Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
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
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
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.8 mi | 21m |
| West Highway 39 | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| West 800 South | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| West State Highway 39 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South 2600 West | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 39 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| South 2700 West | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls, ID and Aberdeen, ID.
Start on Charleston Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
Merge onto I 15; US 26
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 26
Turn right onto US 26
Turn left onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn straight onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn left onto East Central Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 63.4 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Idaho Falls, 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 Idaho Falls, ID
This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Idaho Falls, ID · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 63.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Idaho Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Idaho Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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