How far is Chubbuck, ID from Middleton, ID?

The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Middleton, ID is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
258.22 mi
04h 14m
Flight
215.76 mi
347.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.76 mi
Kilometers
347.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.22 mi
Kilometers
415.57 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM MDT
Return by in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chubbuck
2026-04-23T00:13
Arrive Middleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chubbuck
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Chubbuck
128.9 mi
02h 07m
To Middleton
129.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chubbuck and Middleton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck and Middleton.

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowstone Avenue

    2520 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    185 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward North Franklin Boulevard

    1753 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    1831 ft · 45 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    35 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2549 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    27 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2635 ft · 60 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cherry Lane

    2652 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Middleton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleton Road

    69 m · 5 sec · Middleton Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Middleton Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    530 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · North Dewey Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck and Middleton.

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
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
185 mi · 72%
Yellowstone Avenue
62.3 mi · 24%
Middleton Road
3.06 mi · 1%
Madison Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.5 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

185 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
02h 07m from Chubbuck
Leave By
8:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Chubbuck and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chubbuck to Middleton?

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.6 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 128.9 miles from Chubbuck and 129.3 miles from Middleton.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.47 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Chubbuck and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middleton.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wendell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wendell.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 215.76 mi (347.23 km).

Chubbuck

#1 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Middleton

#2 Middleton

City in Canyon County, Idaho

Population8,466
Coordinates43.7068300, -116.6201400
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: Chubbuck (-112.46609, 42.92075)
End: Middleton (-116.62014, 43.70683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $35.47
Round trip
$70.93
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.47 $70.93
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.54 $77.09
Premium $4.55 $41.44 $82.88
Diesel $5.41 $49.30 $98.61

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 Chubbuck and Middleton. The current time is 00:13:47.

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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.