How far is Ammon, ID from Payette, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Payette, ID is about 340.5 miles (548 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.52 mi
05h 35m
Flight
251.31 mi
404.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.31 mi
Kilometers
404.45 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.52 mi
Kilometers
548.02 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Payette
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM MDT
Return by in Ammon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-19T05:34
Arrive Payette
Sun, Apr 19, 11:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
5:48 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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Ammon
170 mi
02h 47m
To Payette
170.5 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Payette.

  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

    222.3 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Whitley Drive

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
222 mi · 65%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 13%
East Sunnyside Road
6.07 mi · 2%
North Whitley Drive
3.22 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.66 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

222 mi · 03h 35m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.2 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
02h 47m from Ammon
Leave By
5:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ammon and Partly Cloudy near Payette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Payette?

The road trip is about 340.5 miles (548 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170 miles from Ammon and 170.5 miles from Payette.

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

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.2 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 5:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.79 one way or $93.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ammon and Partly Cloudy near Payette.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jerome, 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 Jerome.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Payette. Straight-line distance: 251.31 mi (404.45 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Payette

#2 Payette

City in Idaho

Population7,727
Coordinates44.0782200, -116.9337700
Altitude655
CountryUnited States
Start: Ammon (-111.96664, 43.46964)
End: Payette (-116.93377, 44.07822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.02 gal
45.49 L · about $46.79
Round trip
$93.59
24.04 gal · 90.98 L
Estimated CO2
106.8 kg one way
Round trip: 213.6 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.79 $93.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.86 $101.71
Premium $4.55 $54.68 $109.36
Diesel $5.41 $65.05 $130.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ammon and Payette. The current time is 05:34:40.

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.