How far is Chubbuck, ID from Mountain Home, ID?
The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Mountain Home, ID is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck and Mountain Home.
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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
125.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield
1947 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Sun Valley Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Sun Valley Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn slight left onto East 2nd North Street
592 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd North Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd North Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck and Mountain Home.
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
126 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chubbuck and Sunny near Mountain Home.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chubbuck to Mountain Home?
The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Chubbuck and 95.1 miles from Mountain Home.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chubbuck and Sunny near Mountain Home.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 163.54 mi (263.2 km).
#1 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 14,562 |
| Coordinates | 43.1329500, -115.6912000 |
| Altitude | 959 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 2nd North Street (-115.691267, 43.133031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.08 | $52.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $36.26 | $72.52 |
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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