How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Dalton Gardens, ID?
The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Dalton Gardens, ID is about 482.2 miles (776.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Falls and Dalton Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Dalton Gardens.
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Start on Charleston Lane
46 m · 9 sec · Charleston Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Continue on South Boulevard
1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 17th Street
3012 ft · 53 sec · East 17th Street
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Continue on Pancheri Drive
1964 ft · 47 sec · Pancheri Drive
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Turn right onto South Utah Avenue
776 ft · 16 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue
68 m · 4 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue
2440 ft · 58 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1513 ft · 35 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
198.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
276.9 mi · 4 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street
1624 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto East Hazel Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · East Hazel Avenue
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · North 15th Street
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Turn left onto East Hanley Avenue
1230 ft · 34 sec · East Hanley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hanley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Idaho Falls and Dalton Gardens.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
277 mi · 04h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dalton Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Dalton Gardens?
The road trip is about 482.2 miles (776.1 km) and usually takes 08h 02m 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?
Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.9 miles from Idaho Falls and 241.3 miles from Dalton Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.9 miles (600.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.3 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 $66.26 one way or $132.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Idaho Falls and Dalton Gardens, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idaho Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dalton Gardens.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Dalton Gardens. Straight-line distance: 372.92 mi (600.15 km).
#1 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton Gardens
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 47.7296300, -116.7701900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton Gardens (-116.77019, 47.72963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 776 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $66.26 | $132.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $72.01 | $144.02 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $77.42 | $154.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $92.11 | $184.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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