How far is Ammon, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.67 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.39 mi
5.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.39 mi
Kilometers
5.46 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.67 mi
Kilometers
5.9 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM MDT
Return by in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Iona
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Ammon
1.8 mi
00h 04m
To Idaho Falls
1.9 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Idaho Falls.

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Idaho Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
189.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Sunnyside Road
3.34 mi · 91%
Central Avenue
0.14 mi · 4%
Stonebrook Lane
0.09 mi · 2%
West Stone Run Lane
0.05 mi · 1%
Charleston Lane
0.03 mi · 1%
Molen Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Sunnyside Road

Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

3.34 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iona
00h 04m from Ammon
Leave By
8:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Ammon and Rain And Snow Likely near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Ammon and 1.9 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ammon and Rain And Snow Likely near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 3.39 mi (5.46 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.49 L · about $0.51
Round trip
$1.01
0.26 gal · 0.98 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.51 $1.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $0.55 $1.10
Premium $4.55 $0.59 $1.18
Diesel $5.41 $0.70 $1.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ammon and Idaho Falls. The current time is 00:19:13.

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.