How far is Ammon, ID from Mountain Home, ID?
The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Mountain Home, ID is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Mountain Home.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Mountain Home.
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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
125.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield
1947 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Sun Valley Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Sun Valley Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn slight left onto East 2nd North Street
592 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Mountain Home.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
126 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ammon and Rain Showers near Mountain Home.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Mountain Home?
The road trip is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Rupert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Ammon and 120.4 miles from Mountain Home.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 10:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.05 one way or $66.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Ammon and Rain Showers near Mountain Home.
Stop Ideas Near Rupert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rupert.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 188.7 mi (303.69 km).
#1 Ammon
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 17,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.4696400, -111.9666400 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 14,562 |
| Coordinates | 43.1329500, -115.6912000 |
| Altitude | 959 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 2nd North Street (-115.691267, 43.133031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.95 | $91.90 |
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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