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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Bellevue, ID is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
136.15 mi
02h 46m
Flight
111.65 mi
179.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.65 mi
Kilometers
179.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.15 mi
Kilometers
219.12 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM 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 Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Butte City
ID

City in Butte County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
68 mi
01h 23m
To Bellevue
68.2 mi
01h 23m

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
40°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on West 33rd South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 33rd South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 45th West

    2 mi · 4 min · South 45th West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Arco Highway

    19.6 mi · 21 min · West Arco Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    42 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Front Street

    1247 ft · 38 sec · South Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto County Road

    21 m · 3 sec · County Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Temple Avenue

    934 ft · 41 sec · West Temple Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Road

    1997 ft · 35 sec · Park Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2641 ft · 57 sec · West Grand Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Queens Crown Road

    2675 ft · 45 sec · Queens Crown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gannett Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gannett Picabo Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2888 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
92.4 mi · 68%
West Arco Highway
19.6 mi · 14%
Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 6%
Gannett Road
4.01 mi · 3%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

42 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte City
01h 23m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
12:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Butte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Idaho Falls and 68.2 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 12:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 111.65 mi (179.68 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Bellevue

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,456
Coordinates43.4635200, -114.2606000
Altitude1575
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Bellevue (-114.2606, 43.46352)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $18.73
Round trip
$37.45
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.73 $37.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.35 $40.70
Premium $4.55 $21.88 $43.76
Diesel $5.41 $26.03 $52.06

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 Bellevue. The current time is 19:27:29.

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.