How far is Eagle, ID from Preston, ID?
The driving distance from Eagle, ID to Preston, ID is about 315.9 miles (508.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Preston.
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Start on North Eagle Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · North Eagle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Boise
2619 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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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
35.4 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Downey, Preston
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
34.1 mi · 42 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle and Preston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Eagle and Rain And Snow Likely then Chance T-storms near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Preston?
The road trip is about 315.9 miles (508.4 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Eagle and 158.1 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 6:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.41 one way or $86.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Eagle and Rain And Snow Likely then Chance T-storms near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
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 Hazelton.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Preston. Straight-line distance: 252.08 mi (405.69 km).
#1 Eagle
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 29,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.6954400, -116.3540100 |
| Altitude | 782 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0963100, -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-111.87662, 42.09631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 508 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $43.41 | $86.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $47.18 | $94.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $50.72 | $101.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $60.34 | $120.69 |
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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