How far is Ammon, ID from Jerome, ID?
The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Jerome, ID is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Power County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Jerome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Jerome.
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Start on Molen Street
41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · East Sunnyside Road
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Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
55.9 mi · 52 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 25: Jerome
1298 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
797 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Jerome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86 West
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62.7 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ammon and Mostly Sunny near Jerome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Jerome?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85 miles from Ammon and 85.3 miles from Jerome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.40 one way or $46.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ammon and Mostly Sunny near Jerome.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 138.67 mi (223.17 km).
#1 Ammon
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 17,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.4696400, -111.9666400 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jerome
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 11,994 |
| Coordinates | 42.7240700, -114.5186500 |
| Altitude | 1147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jerome (-114.51865, 42.72407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $32.53 | $65.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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