How far is Eagle, ID from Soda Springs, ID?

The driving distance from Eagle, ID to Soda Springs, ID is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.86 mi
05h 04m
Flight
249.84 mi
402.08 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.84 mi
Kilometers
402.08 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.86 mi
Kilometers
490.63 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soda Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM MDT
Return by in Eagle
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle
2026-04-17T21:56
Arrive Soda Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle
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
Hazelton
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Eagle
152.2 mi
02h 32m
To Soda Springs
152.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
39°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Soda Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Soda Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Eagle Road

    6.9 mi · 11 min · North Eagle Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Boise

    2619 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake

    2781 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.3 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier

    1579 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Merrill Road

    31.6 mi · 38 min · East Merrill Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle and Soda Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
238 mi · 78%
East Merrill Road
34.2 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 8%
North Eagle Road
6.92 mi · 2%
Salt Lake
0.53 mi
I 84 East
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
249.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 32m from Eagle
Leave By
6:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagle and Snow Showers Likely near Soda Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Soda Springs?

The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.6 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 152.2 miles from Eagle and 152.7 miles from Soda Springs.

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

The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.89 one way or $83.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle and Snow Showers Likely near Soda Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Hazelton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazelton, 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 Hazelton.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

27 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Soda Springs. Straight-line distance: 249.84 mi (402.08 km).

Eagle

#1 Eagle

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population29,796
Coordinates43.6954400, -116.3540100
Altitude782
CountryUnited States
Soda Springs

#2 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle (-116.35401, 43.69544)
End: Soda Springs (-111.60467, 42.65437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.72 L · about $41.89
Round trip
$83.78
21.52 gal · 81.44 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.89 $83.78
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.53 $91.05
Premium $4.55 $48.95 $97.89
Diesel $5.41 $58.23 $116.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle and Soda Springs. The current time is 21:56:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.