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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Burley, ID is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
124.67 mi
02h 03m
Flight
109.69 mi
176.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.69 mi
Kilometers
176.53 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.67 mi
Kilometers
200.64 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 PM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:34 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 Burley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Idaho Falls
62.3 mi
01h 01m
To Burley
62.4 mi
01h 01m

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

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.4 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Overland Avenue

    949 ft · 28 sec · Overland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 14 sec · East 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 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 Burley.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 51%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 35%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 8%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 2%
I 84 Business
0.25 mi
Blackfook
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 01m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
2:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Idaho Falls and 62.4 miles from Burley.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Burley. Straight-line distance: 109.69 mi (176.53 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Burley (-113.79279, 42.53574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.62 $37.23
Premium $4.55 $20.02 $40.03
Diesel $5.41 $23.81 $47.63

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 Burley. The current time is 19:27:05.

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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.