How far is Chubbuck, ID from Lava Hot Springs, ID?
The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Lava Hot Springs, ID is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bannock County, 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 Lava Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck and Lava Hot Springs.
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Start on Yellowstone Avenue
3016 ft · 59 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake
2781 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier
1579 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto East Merrill Road
11.9 mi · 15 min · East Merrill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1561 ft · 49 sec · North Center Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
105 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
10 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck and Lava Hot Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chubbuck and Mostly Sunny near Lava Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chubbuck to Lava Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Inkom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Chubbuck and 19.5 miles from Lava Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chubbuck and Mostly Sunny near Lava Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Lava Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 31.09 mi (50.03 km).
#1 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lava Hot Springs
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 432 |
| Coordinates | 42.6193600, -112.0110700 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: 1st Avenue East (-112.010983, 42.619362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.44 | $6.08 | $12.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
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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