How far is Chubbuck, ID from Garden City, ID?
The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Garden City, ID is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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 03h 47m.
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
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City in Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chubbuck and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck and Garden City.
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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
169 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Orchard Street
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right
52 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Orchard Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · South Orchard Street
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Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
1052 ft · 31 sec · West Chinden Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 33rd Street
20 m · 3 sec · East 33rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 33rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck and Garden City.
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
169 mi · 02h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Chubbuck and Mostly Sunny near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chubbuck to Garden City?
The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 117.4 miles from Chubbuck and 117.7 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 9:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.31 one way or $64.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chubbuck and Mostly Sunny near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
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 Jerome.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 195.84 mi (315.17 km).
#1 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden City
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 11,969 |
| Coordinates | 43.6221100, -116.2381700 |
| Altitude | 815 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-116.23817, 43.62211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.12 | $70.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.76 | $75.51 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $44.92 | $89.84 |
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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