How far is Chubbuck, ID from Emmett, ID?
The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Emmett, ID is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chubbuck and Emmett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck and Emmett.
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Start on Yellowstone Avenue
2520 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 58 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
174.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCall
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc Call
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eagle Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South Eagle Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Emmett Highway
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Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
1232 ft · 25 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2624 ft · 53 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 4th Street
23 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 32 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck and Emmett.
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
175 mi · 02h 46m
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 leaving Chubbuck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chubbuck to Emmett?
The road trip is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Chubbuck and 132.3 miles from Emmett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Chubbuck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Stop Ideas Near Wendell
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 Wendell.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Emmett. Straight-line distance: 212.89 mi (342.61 km).
#1 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.28 | $72.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.43 | $78.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.40 | $84.79 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.44 | $100.88 |
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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