How far is Heyburn, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Heyburn, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
122.06 mi
01h 44m
Flight
107.58 mi
173.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.06 mi
Kilometers
196.43 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Tue, May 26, 8:20 AM MDT
Return by in Heyburn
Tue, May 26, 10:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heyburn
2026-05-26T06:36
Arrive Idaho Falls
Tue, May 26, 8:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heyburn
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
Aberdeen
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Heyburn
61 mi
00h 52m
To Idaho Falls
61.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heyburn and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on O Street

    13 m · 7 sec · O Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 18th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3232 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1254 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1044 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2509 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    43.2 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heyburn 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
117 mi · 96%
West Sunnyside Road
2.59 mi · 2%
18th Street
1.59 mi · 1%
I 15 Business
0.27 mi
Stonebrook Lane
0.09 mi
West Stone Run Lane
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aberdeen
00h 52m from Heyburn
Leave By
3:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Heyburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Heyburn to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Heyburn and 61.1 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Heyburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heyburn and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 107.58 mi (173.13 km).

Heyburn

#1 Heyburn

City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

Population3,447
Coordinates42.5585200, -113.7639000
Altitude1266
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: O Street (-113.763857, 42.55852)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.24 $36.47
Premium $4.55 $19.61 $39.21
Diesel $5.41 $23.33 $46.65

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Heyburn and Idaho Falls. The current time is 06:36:13.

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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.