How far is Garden City, ID from Ammon, ID?
The driving distance from Garden City, ID to Ammon, ID is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Ammon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Ammon.
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Start on East 33rd Street
20 m · 8 sec · East 33rd Street
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Turn left onto West Chinden Boulevard
1966 ft · 50 sec · West Chinden Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 20 East, US 26
1200 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boise Connector
1.5 km · 1 min · Boise Connector
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Continue on West Myrtle Street
1583 ft · 44 sec · West Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
2398 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on South Capitol Boulevard
2078 ft · 50 sec · South Capitol Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Capitol Boulevard
56 m · 6 sec · South Capitol Boulevard
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Continue on South Federal Way
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Federal Way
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Turn right
1557 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto South Broadway Avenue
2089 ft · 46 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
43.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson
1448 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · West Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Molen Street
41 m · 6 sec · Molen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Molen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Ammon.
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
166 mi · 02h 36m
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 leaving Garden City and Sunny near Ammon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Ammon?
The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 142.4 miles from Garden City and 125.2 miles from Ammon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.75 one way or $73.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Ammon.
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 Garden City and Ammon. Straight-line distance: 214.16 mi (344.65 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 11,969 |
| Coordinates | 43.6221100, -116.2381700 |
| Altitude | 815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ammon
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 17,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.4696400, -111.9666400 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $36.75 | $73.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.94 | $79.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.94 | $85.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.09 | $102.18 |
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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