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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Quick Snapshot
Road
482.25 mi
08h 02m
Flight
372.92 mi
600.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.92 mi
Kilometers
600.15 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.25 mi
Kilometers
776.11 km
Drive Time
08h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton Gardens
Fri, May 15, 10:04 AM PDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Fri, May 15, 7:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-05-15T03:02
Arrive Dalton Gardens
Fri, May 15, 11:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
240.9 mi
04h 01m
To Dalton Gardens
241.3 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 28 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 mph SW

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.

  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 · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on South Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 17th Street

    3012 ft · 53 sec · East 17th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pancheri Drive

    1964 ft · 47 sec · Pancheri Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    776 ft · 16 sec · South Utah Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue

    68 m · 4 sec · South Utah Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    2440 ft · 58 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1513 ft · 35 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    276.9 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street

    1624 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Hazel Avenue

    52 m · 5 sec · East Hazel Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · North 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Hanley Avenue

    1230 ft · 34 sec · East Hanley Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
277 mi · 58%
Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 41%
North 15th Street
2.82 mi · 1%
South Boulevard
0.99 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.65 mi
East 17th Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+109.3 mi
372.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 01m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Dalton Gardens

#2 Dalton Gardens

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates47.7296300, -116.7701900
Altitude690
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Dalton Gardens (-116.77019, 47.72963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 776 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
17.02 gal
64.42 L · about $66.26
Round trip
$132.52
34.04 gal · 128.84 L
Estimated CO2
151.3 kg one way
Round trip: 302.5 kg / 667 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Idaho · May 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Idaho Falls, ID and Dalton Gardens, ID. The current time in Idaho Falls is 03:02:23, although it is 02:02:23 in Dalton Gardens.

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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.