How far is Fremont County, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Fremont County, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.42 mi
95.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.42 mi
Kilometers
95.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72 mi
Kilometers
115.88 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM MDT
Return by in Fremont County
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont County
2026-04-18T02:13
Arrive Idaho Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont County
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Sugar City
ID

City in Madison County, Idaho, United States

From Fremont County
34 mi
00h 40m
To Idaho Falls
38 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont County and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont County and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South Antelope Flat Road

    4.3 mi · 17 min · South Antelope Flat Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    25.5 mi · 29 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3169 ft · 39 sec · Rigby Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls

    1314 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 5th East

    925 ft · 16 sec · North 5th East

  8. 8

    Continue on North Holmes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 8 min · North Holmes Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont County and Idaho Falls.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
40.8 mi · 57%
Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 24%
South Antelope Flat Road
4.29 mi · 6%
North Holmes Avenue
3.95 mi · 5%
Rigby Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

25.5 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
59.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar City
00h 40m from Fremont County
Leave By
3:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont County and Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont County to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Sugar City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Fremont County and 38 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.89 one way or $19.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont County and Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont County and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 59.42 mi (95.62 km).

Fremont County

#1 Fremont County

County in Idaho, United States

Population13,099
Coordinates44.2287900, -111.4820200
Altitude1892
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: South Antelope Flat Road (-111.492462, 44.22646)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.89
Round trip
$19.78
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.89 $19.78
Mid-grade $4.23 $10.75 $21.49
Premium $4.55 $11.55 $23.11
Diesel $5.41 $13.75 $27.49

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 Fremont County and Idaho Falls. The current time is 02:13:21.

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.