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

The driving distance from Homedale, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 319.9 miles (514.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
319.93 mi
04h 40m
Flight
245.58 mi
395.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.58 mi
Kilometers
395.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.93 mi
Kilometers
514.88 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 3:58 AM MDT
Return by in Homedale
Wed, Jun 3, 8:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homedale
2026-06-02T23:18
Arrive Idaho Falls
Wed, Jun 3, 3:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homedale
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
Twin Falls
ID

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

From Homedale
157.5 mi
02h 20m
To Idaho Falls
162.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Idaho Avenue

    2212 ft · 51 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1600 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Homedale Road

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Homedale Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beet Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Beet Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    126 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Road

    599 ft · 8 sec · Sunnyslope Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Karcher Road

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Karcher Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1417 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 55

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    43.2 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

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

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
294 mi · 92%
Karcher Road
9.36 mi · 3%
Homedale Road
6.57 mi · 2%
West Sunnyside Road
2.59 mi · 1%
Beet Road
1 mi
East Idaho Avenue
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

172 mi · 02h 43m

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.3 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Falls
02h 20m from Homedale
Leave By
7:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Homedale 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 Homedale to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 319.9 miles (514.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Homedale and 162.4 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 7:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.95 one way or $87.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

1 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homedale and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 245.58 mi (395.22 km).

Homedale

#1 Homedale

City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States

Population2,720
Coordinates43.6176600, -116.9337600
Altitude680
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: East Idaho Avenue (-116.93376, 43.617739)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 515 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.29 gal
42.74 L · about $43.95
Round trip
$87.90
22.58 gal · 85.48 L
Estimated CO2
100.3 kg one way
Round trip: 200.7 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.95 $87.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $47.77 $95.54
Premium $4.55 $51.36 $102.72
Diesel $5.41 $61.10 $122.20

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Homedale and Idaho Falls. The current time is 23:18:22.

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.