How far is Burley, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Burley, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.21 mi
01h 46m
Flight
109.69 mi
176.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.69 mi
Kilometers
176.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.21 mi
Kilometers
201.51 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 9:04 PM MDT
Return by in Burley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burley
2026-04-22T19:17
Arrive Idaho Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 9:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burley
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Burley
62.6 mi
00h 53m
To Idaho Falls
62.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 28 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burley and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burley and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 12 sec · East 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Overland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Overland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    43.2 mi · 41 min

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burley and Idaho Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
120 mi · 96%
West Sunnyside Road
2.59 mi · 2%
Overland Avenue
2.21 mi · 2%
I 15 Business
0.27 mi
I-84
0.27 mi
Stonebrook Lane
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
00h 53m from Burley
Leave By
2:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burley and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burley to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Burley and 62.7 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.21 one way or $34.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Burley and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burley and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 km).

Burley

#1 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.792608, 42.53574)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $17.21
Round trip
$34.41
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.21 $34.41
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.70 $37.40
Premium $4.55 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.41 $23.92 $47.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burley and Idaho Falls. The current time is 19:17:24.

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.