How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Emmett, ID?
The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Emmett, ID is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Falls and Emmett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Emmett.
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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 · 20 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road
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Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
174.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCall
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc Call
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eagle Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South Eagle Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Emmett Highway
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Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
1232 ft · 25 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2624 ft · 53 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 4th Street
23 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 32 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Idaho Falls and Emmett.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
175 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Emmett?
The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Idaho Falls and 155.9 miles from Emmett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin Falls.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Emmett. Straight-line distance: 224.89 mi (361.93 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 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $42.78 | $85.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.50 | $93.00 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.99 | $99.99 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.48 | $118.96 |
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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