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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Cascade, ID is about 358.6 miles (577.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.61 mi
06h 21m
Flight
211.98 mi
341.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.98 mi
Kilometers
341.15 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.61 mi
Kilometers
577.13 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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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 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cascade
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 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 Cascade
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
179.1 mi
03h 10m
To Cascade
179.5 mi
03h 10m

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
42°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    171.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road

    71 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cole Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  23. 23

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    17.9 mi · 25 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi · 48%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 12%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 5%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 5%
Main Street
17.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

171 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.7 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
03h 10m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
11:18 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 358.6 miles (577.1 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Idaho Falls and 179.5 miles from Cascade.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.25 one way or $98.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 211.98 mi (341.15 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Cascade

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates44.5162800, -116.0418000
Altitude1451
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Cascade (-116.0418, 44.51628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.65 gal
47.9 L · about $49.25
Round trip
$98.49
25.3 gal · 95.8 L
Estimated CO2
112.4 kg one way
Round trip: 224.8 kg / 496 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $49.25 $98.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.52 $107.04
Premium $4.55 $57.54 $115.09
Diesel $5.41 $68.46 $136.92

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

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.