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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Aberdeen, ID is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
63.44 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.25 mi
87.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.25 mi
Kilometers
87.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.44 mi
Kilometers
102.09 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Fri, Apr 17, 8:50 PM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-17T19:27
Arrive Aberdeen
Fri, Apr 17, 8:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
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
Blackfoot
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
31.7 mi
00h 41m
To Aberdeen
31.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NNW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charleston Lane

    46 m · 9 sec · Charleston Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 20 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.8 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Aberdeen

    1439 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    940 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West State Highway 39

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West State Highway 39

  10. 10

    Continue on West Highway 39

    12.1 mi · 18 min · West Highway 39

  11. 11

    Continue on West 800 South

    7.5 mi · 11 min · West 800 South

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 39

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39

  13. 13

    Continue on South 2600 West

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South 2600 West

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 39

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 39

  15. 15

    Continue on 2700 West Road

    881 ft · 15 sec · 2700 West Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South 2700 West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South 2700 West

  17. 17

    Continue on West State Highway 39

    1.2 km · 1 min · West State Highway 39

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2139 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Central Street

    35 m · 5 sec · East Central Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
22.8 mi · 36%
West Highway 39
12.1 mi · 19%
West 800 South
7.48 mi · 12%
West State Highway 39
6.2 mi · 10%
South 2600 West
4.86 mi · 8%
State Highway 39
3.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

22.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackfoot
00h 41m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
3:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Idaho Falls and Chance Snow Showers near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Blackfoot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Idaho Falls and 31.8 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 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 3:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Idaho Falls and Chance Snow Showers near Aberdeen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 54.25 mi (87.31 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates42.9440800, -112.8383300
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Aberdeen (-112.83833, 42.94408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.47 L · about $8.72
Round trip
$17.44
4.48 gal · 16.94 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.72 $17.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.48 $18.95
Premium $4.55 $10.19 $20.38
Diesel $5.41 $12.12 $24.25

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Aberdeen. The current time is 19:27:30.

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.