How far is Emmett, ID from Chubbuck, ID?
The driving distance from Emmett, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmett and Chubbuck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett and Chubbuck.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 31 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · East 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Johns Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2608 ft · 52 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
1226 ft · 30 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West State Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Eagle Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road
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Continue on North Eagle Road
4.7 mi · 7 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
61.5 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue
3011 ft · 57 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmett and Chubbuck.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Emmett and Light Rain Likely near Chubbuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmett to Chubbuck?
The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 132.3 miles from Emmett and 132.9 miles from Chubbuck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 9:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.44 one way or $72.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Emmett and Light Rain Likely near Chubbuck.
Stop Ideas Near Wendell
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 Wendell.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmett and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 212.89 mi (342.61 km).
#1 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.60 | $79.20 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.66 | $101.31 |
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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