Origin
Idaho Falls, ID
Late night in Idaho Falls on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idaho Falls, ID to Moreland, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Idaho Falls, ID
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Moreland, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Moreland, ID covers 31.4 miles and takes about 34m 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, US 26, West Sunnyside Road 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 $4.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 31.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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.
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Sunnyside Road
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
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,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Idaho Falls, ID and Moreland, 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
|
via I 15 Business; US 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.8 mi | 21m |
| US 26 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North 740 West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moreland Riverside Road | 0.2 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 Moreland, ID.
1
Start on Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
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
·
Stonebrook Lane
4
Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sunnyside Road
5
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 15 BUS; US 26
Toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
6
Merge onto I 15; US 26
23 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 26
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 15 Business; US 26
Toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Aberdeen
8
Turn right onto US 26
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 26
9
Turn left onto Moreland Riverside Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Moreland Riverside Road
10
Continue on North 740 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 740 West
11
Arrive at destination
North 740 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.98 one way
$9.95 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Moreland, ID
Late night in Moreland on Saturday
Local time
1:42 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
24 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
34m 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 Moreland, ID covers 31.4 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 26, West Sunnyside Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $4.98 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 34m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.2 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Between Idaho Falls, ID and Moreland, ID, road signs point toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City and Aberdeen.
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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