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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Blackfoot, ID is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.58 mi
00h 29m
Flight
24.66 mi
39.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.66 mi
Kilometers
39.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.39 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackfoot
Fri, Apr 17, 7:57 PM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 8:26 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 Blackfoot
Fri, Apr 17, 7:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Firth
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
13.8 mi
00h 14m
To Blackfoot
13.8 mi
00h 14m

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
46°F
Friday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bergener Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Bergener Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Judicial Street

    2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Ash Street

    673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Pacific Street

    102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
22.8 mi · 83%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 10%
Bergener Boulevard
0.64 mi · 2%
West Judicial Street
0.43 mi · 2%
I 15 Business
0.27 mi · 1%
Blackfook
0.25 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firth
00h 14m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Firth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Idaho Falls and 13.8 miles from Blackfoot.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Blackfoot. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.68 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.78
Round trip
$7.55
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.78 $7.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.10 $8.21
Premium $4.55 $4.41 $8.83
Diesel $5.41 $5.25 $10.50

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 Blackfoot. The current time is 19:27:03.

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.