How far is Garden City, ID from Chubbuck, ID?

The driving distance from Garden City, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.13 mi
03h 16m
Flight
195.84 mi
315.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.84 mi
Kilometers
315.17 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.13 mi
Kilometers
383.24 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chubbuck
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM MDT
Return by in Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garden City
2026-04-18T21:01
Arrive Chubbuck
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garden City
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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Garden City
117.2 mi
01h 38m
To Chubbuck
121 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Chubbuck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Chubbuck.

  1. 1

    Start on East 33rd Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East 33rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Chinden Boulevard

    1966 ft · 50 sec · West Chinden Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 20 East, US 26

    1200 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Boise Connector

    1.5 km · 1 min · Boise Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on West Myrtle Street

    1583 ft · 44 sec · West Myrtle Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    2398 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Capitol Boulevard

    2078 ft · 50 sec · South Capitol Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Capitol Boulevard

    56 m · 6 sec · South Capitol Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on South Federal Way

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Federal Way

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1557 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Broadway Avenue

    2089 ft · 46 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    3011 ft · 57 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Chubbuck.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
228 mi · 96%
South Federal Way
2.1 mi · 1%
Boise Connector
0.95 mi
Yellowstone Avenue
0.57 mi
South 9th Street
0.45 mi
South Capitol Boulevard
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
195.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
01h 38m from Garden City
Leave By
10:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garden City and Sunny near Chubbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Chubbuck?

The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.2 miles from Garden City and 121 miles from Chubbuck.

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

The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 10:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.70 one way or $65.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Chubbuck.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 195.84 mi (315.17 km).

Garden City

#1 Garden City

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population11,969
Coordinates43.6221100, -116.2381700
Altitude815
CountryUnited States
Chubbuck

#2 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Start: East 33rd Street (-116.238131, 43.622083)
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.81 L · about $32.70
Round trip
$65.40
16.8 gal · 63.62 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.70 $65.40
Mid-grade $4.23 $35.54 $71.08
Premium $4.55 $38.21 $76.42
Diesel $5.41 $45.46 $90.92

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Garden City and Chubbuck. The current time is 21:01:12.

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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.