Origin
Idaho Falls, ID
Late night in Idaho Falls on Saturday
Local time
12:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idaho Falls, ID to Blackfoot, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
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
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Blackfoot, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Idaho Falls and Blackfoot, this 27.6-mile journey is a straightforward commute across the Mountain West. You can easily complete the trip in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Expect to spend around $4 on fuel for the excursion, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this is a short, localized drive, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two Idaho hubs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the regional landscape. With only 2% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time on local roads like West Sunnyside Road and Bergener Boulevard. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 22.8-mile stretch along the Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The road personality shifts from highway speeds to more technical turns, requiring you to adjust your pace as you leave Idaho Falls and approach Blackfoot.
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.
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 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
|
~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 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 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
·
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
·
42 sec
·
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
·
1 min
·
Bergener Boulevard
9
Continue on I 15 Business
450 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bridge Street
10
Continue on I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Judicial Street
11
Turn left onto South Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Ash Street
12
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
333 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Pacific Street
13
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
156 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Broadway Street
14
Turn left
35 ft
·
2 sec
15
Arrive at destination
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 | $4.22 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Blackfoot on Saturday
Local time
12:05 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
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.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4,484 ft to 4,705 ft elevation with about 46 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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