How far is Bellevue, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Bellevue, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Butte County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Idaho Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Idaho Falls.
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Start on the route
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road
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Continue on Gannett Road
4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Queens Crown Road
2675 ft · 50 sec · Queens Crown Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
2641 ft · 59 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Road
1997 ft · 30 sec · Park Road
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Continue on West Temple Avenue
934 ft · 41 sec · West Temple Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road
21 m · 9 sec · County Road
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Turn sharp right onto South Front Street
1247 ft · 30 sec · South Front Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
22.7 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on West Arco Highway
19.6 mi · 21 min · West Arco Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.6 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South 45th West
2 mi · 4 min · South 45th West
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Turn left onto West 33rd South
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 33rd South
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Continue on West Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Charleston Lane
46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Idaho Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellevue and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Idaho Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Idaho Falls?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Butte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Bellevue and 68.4 miles from Idaho Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellevue and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Idaho Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 111.65 mi (179.68 km).
#1 Bellevue
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 43.4635200, -114.2606000 |
| Altitude | 1575 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
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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