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2h 3m
Distance
124.7 mi
201 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
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Idaho Falls, ID
Wal Saravia
Burley, ID
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The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Burley, ID covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 86, Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.7 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.76 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
62.3 miles from Idaho Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Burley, ID covers 124.7 miles and takes about 2h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
190 ft
Total Descent
733 ft
Highest Point
4,705 ft
Elevation Range
543 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 2h 3m 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.
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
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 toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 84 Business; US 30 toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
On the drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Burley, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Twin Falls along the way.
Twin Falls
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 62.7 mi | 59m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 43.1 mi | 40m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.4 mi | 9m |
| I 84 Business | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Overland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls, ID and Burley, 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
Continue on I 86
Continue on I 84; US 30
Take the exit onto I 84 Business; US 30
At end of road, turn left onto I 84 Business; US 30
Turn left onto ID 27
Turn left onto East 14th Street
Turn left
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 80 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burley, 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 124.7 miles and 2h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.3 mi from Idaho Falls, ID · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Idaho Falls, 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 62.7 miles.
The final approach into Burley, 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 Burley, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.76 one way
$39.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $20.77 | $41.54 |
| premium | $4.53 | $22.23 | $44.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.70 | $55.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Idaho Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Burley on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
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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