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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Driggs, ID is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.48 mi
01h 39m
Flight
49.47 mi
79.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.47 mi
Kilometers
79.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.48 mi
Kilometers
119.87 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Driggs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Driggs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Swan Valley
ID

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
37.2 mi
00h 49m
To Driggs
37.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
34°F
Thursday

Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 17 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Holmes Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Northgate Mile

    2812 ft · 38 sec · Northgate Mile

  8. 8

    Continue on North Yellowstone Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Ririe Highway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Swan Valley Highway

    28.5 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pine Creek Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Pine Creek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 31

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 31

  13. 13

    Continue on West Center Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Little Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · West Little Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Little Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Swan Valley Highway
28.5 mi · 38%
Pine Creek Road
10.6 mi · 14%
State Highway 31
9.88 mi · 13%
East Ririe Highway
9.54 mi · 13%
North Main Street
8.32 mi · 11%
North Yellowstone Highway
3.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Swan Valley Highway

Continue on Swan Valley Highway

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swan Valley
00h 49m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
3:10 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Idaho Falls and Snow near Driggs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Swan Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Idaho Falls and 37.3 miles from Driggs.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.24 one way or $20.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Idaho Falls and Snow near Driggs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Driggs. Straight-line distance: 49.47 mi (79.61 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Driggs

City in Teton County, Idaho, United States

Population1,817
Coordinates43.7232500, -111.1113300
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Driggs (-111.11133, 43.72325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L · about $10.24
Round trip
$20.48
5.26 gal · 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.24 $20.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $4.55 $11.96 $23.93
Diesel $5.41 $14.23 $28.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Driggs. The current time is 04:52:11.

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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.