Origin
Soda Springs, ID
Night in Soda Springs on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soda Springs, ID to Grace, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Soda Springs, ID
Abhishek Navlakha
Grace, ID
Shots by Kevin
Trip Overview
Soda Springs to Grace is 11.6 miles and takes about 14 minutes via State Highway 34, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two communities in Idaho. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find it's a quick hop, making it ideal for a brief travel day or as a segment in a longer trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a mixed drive, with about 34% of the journey on highways. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 6.6 miles, on West 2nd South Street before transitioning to State Highway 34 and then North Main Street. The road doesn't present significant technical challenges, offering a generally smooth experience. Expect a blend of driving conditions as you navigate through the local road network and the highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 2nd South Street is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near ID 34 / State Highway 34.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Soda Springs, ID to Grace, ID is easy. At 14m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.6 miles (ID 34 / State Highway 34): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
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ID 34 / State Highway 34
Turn left onto ID 34 / State Highway 34
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd South Street | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 34 | 4 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 2nd South Street
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs, ID and Grace, ID.
1
Start on US 30; ID 34
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West 2nd South Street
2
Turn left onto ID 34
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 34
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on ID 34
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Arrive at destination
ID 34
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Grace, ID
Night in Grace on Friday
Local time
11:24 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°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
17 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
14m 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 Soda Springs, ID to Grace, ID covers 11.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 2nd South Street, State Highway 34, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Soda Springs, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.84 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.
The drive from Soda Springs, ID to Grace, ID is easy. At 14m with 34% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.6 miles (ID 34 / State Highway 34): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Soda Springs, ID to Grace, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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