Origin
Idaho Falls, ID
Evening in Idaho Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idaho Falls, ID to Blackfoot, ID
Drive Time
29m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Idaho Falls, ID
Wal Saravia
Blackfoot, ID
Marta Branco
Trip Overview
The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 27.6 miles and takes about 29m 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 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 $4.37 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
13.8 miles from Idaho Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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
4,705 ft
4,484 ft
Total Climb
46 ft
Total Descent
251 ft
Highest Point
4,705 ft
Elevation Range
221 ft
Notable High Points
4,653 ft at ~13.8 miles
+30 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 West Stone Run Lane.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 11 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 2.9 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Stone Run Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Stonebrook Lane
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
25.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
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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
27.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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West Pacific Street
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Idaho Falls, ID and Blackfoot, ID, road signs point toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City and Aberdeen.
Blackfook
2.9 mi in
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~4m
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via I 15 BUS; US 26
Pocatello
2.9 mi in
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~4m
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via I 15 BUS; US 26
Salt Lake City
2.9 mi in
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~4m
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via I 15 BUS; US 26
Aberdeen
25.9 mi in
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~26m
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via I 15 Business; US 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.8 mi | 21m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
| South Ash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Lane | <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 Idaho Falls, ID and Blackfoot, ID.
1
Start on Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
8 sec
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Charleston Lane
2
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
241 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Stone Run Lane
3
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
20 sec
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Stonebrook Lane
4
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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West Sunnyside Road
5
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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I 15 BUS; US 26
Toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15; US 26
23 mi
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21 min
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Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 26
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 15 Business; US 26
Toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Aberdeen
8
Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 26
0.6 mi
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1 min
·
Bergener Boulevard
9
Continue on I 15 Business
450 ft
·
7 sec
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West Bridge Street
10
Continue on I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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West Judicial Street
11
Turn left onto South Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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South Ash Street
12
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
333 ft
·
14 sec
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West Pacific Street
13
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
156 ft
·
12 sec
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North Broadway Street
14
Turn left
35 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.8 miles from Idaho Falls, ID, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 27.6 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackfoot, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Idaho Falls, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 27.6 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Idaho Falls, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Idaho Falls, ID · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Idaho Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.37 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Blackfoot on Sunday
Local time
5:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°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
29m 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 Idaho Falls, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 27.6 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, West Sunnyside Road, Bergener Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Idaho Falls, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.37 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 29m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2.9 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Idaho Falls, ID and Blackfoot, ID, road signs point toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City and Aberdeen.
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