How far is Blackfoot, ID from Ammon, ID?

The driving distance from Blackfoot, ID to Ammon, ID is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
30.66 mi
00h 33m
Flight
27.09 mi
43.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.09 mi
Kilometers
43.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.66 mi
Kilometers
49.35 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ammon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM MDT
Return by in Blackfoot
Sun, Apr 19, 4:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackfoot
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Ammon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blackfoot
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
Basalt
ID

City in Idaho, U.

From Blackfoot
15.3 mi
00h 16m
To Ammon
15.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    49 m · 13 sec · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ash Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · North Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    2824 ft · 50 sec · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergener Boulevard

    2185 ft · 39 sec · Bergener Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · West Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Molen Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Molen Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Molen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 75%
West Sunnyside Road
5.93 mi · 19%
Bergener Boulevard
0.74 mi · 2%
West Bridge Street
0.54 mi · 2%
I 15 Business
0.27 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

22.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Basalt
00h 16m from Blackfoot
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackfoot and Mostly Sunny near Ammon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Basalt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Blackfoot and 15.3 miles from Ammon.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackfoot and Mostly Sunny near Ammon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackfoot and Ammon. Straight-line distance: 27.09 mi (43.59 km).

Blackfoot

#1 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Ammon

#2 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-112.344872, 43.190406)
End: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.41
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.20 $8.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.57 $9.14
Premium $4.55 $4.91 $9.83
Diesel $5.41 $5.84 $11.69

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 Blackfoot and Ammon. The current time is 03:28:04.

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.