How far is Ammon, ID from Garden City, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Garden City, ID is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.74 mi
04h 38m
Flight
214.16 mi
344.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.16 mi
Kilometers
344.65 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.74 mi
Kilometers
459.85 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 AM MDT
Return by in Ammon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-18T01:19
Arrive Garden City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hazelton
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
142.7 mi
02h 19m
To Garden City
143 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Garden City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Garden City.

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    169 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Orchard Street

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Orchard Street

    3.3 mi · 7 min · South Orchard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard

    1052 ft · 31 sec · West Chinden Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 33rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 33rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 33rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Garden City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
169 mi · 59%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 22%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
East Sunnyside Road
6.07 mi · 2%
South Orchard Street
3.31 mi · 1%
Orchard Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

169 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.6 mi
214.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 19m from Ammon
Leave By
7:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ammon and Mostly Sunny near Garden City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Garden City?

The road trip is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Ammon and 143 miles from Garden City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.24 one way or $78.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ammon and Mostly Sunny near Garden City.

Stop Ideas Near Hazelton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazelton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazelton.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

27 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 214.16 mi (344.65 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Garden City

#2 Garden City

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population11,969
Coordinates43.6221100, -116.2381700
Altitude815
CountryUnited States
Start: Ammon (-111.96664, 43.46964)
End: Garden City (-116.23817, 43.62211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $39.24
Round trip
$78.48
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.24 $78.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $42.65 $85.30
Premium $4.55 $45.85 $91.71
Diesel $5.41 $54.55 $109.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ammon and Garden City. The current time is 01:19:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.