How far is Heise, ID from Mud Lake, ID?

The driving distance from Heise, ID to Mud Lake, ID is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.13 mi
00h 57m
Flight
41.86 mi
67.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.86 mi
Kilometers
67.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.13 mi
Kilometers
82.29 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mud Lake
Tue, May 5, 6:52 AM MDT
Return by in Heise
Tue, May 5, 7:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heise
2026-05-05T05:54
Arrive Mud Lake
Tue, May 5, 6:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heise
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
Roberts
ID

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

From Heise
25.5 mi
00h 28m
To Mud Lake
25.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 24 mph NNE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Heise and Mud Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heise and Mud Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on East Heise Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Heise Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 5050 East

    2222 ft · 1 min · North 5050 East

  3. 3

    Continue on East 100 North

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 100 North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 4950 East

    1 mi · 2 min · North 4950 East

  5. 5

    Continue on North 160 East

    571 ft · 18 sec · North 160 East

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Ririe Highway

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East Ririe Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on East County Line Road

    1851 ft · 35 sec · East County Line Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 145th North

    14.8 mi · 26 min · East 145th North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.9 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Rexburg, Salmon

    1263 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 1500 North

    14.2 mi · 21 min · East 1500 North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1500 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heise and Mud Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 145th North
15 mi · 29%
Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 29%
East 1500 North
14.2 mi · 28%
East Ririe Highway
3.1 mi · 6%
North 4950 East
1 mi · 2%
East Heise Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

14.9 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roberts
00h 28m from Heise
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Heise and Mostly Cloudy near Mud Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Heise to Mud Lake?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Roberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Heise and 25.6 miles from Mud Lake.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Heise and Mostly Cloudy near Mud Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heise and Mud Lake. Straight-line distance: 41.86 mi (67.36 km).

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#1 Heise

Heise is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.6418600, -111.6844100
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Mud Lake

#2 Mud Lake

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population419
Coordinates43.8413000, -112.4761000
Altitude1460
CountryUnited States
Start: East Heise Road (-111.684464, 43.64181)
End: East 1500 North (-112.4761, 43.841319)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.01
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.01 $14.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.62 $15.23
Premium $4.55 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.41 $9.74 $19.48

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Heise and Mud Lake. The current time is 05:54:40.

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.