How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Glenns Ferry, ID?
The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Glenns Ferry, ID is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Falls and Glenns Ferry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Glenns Ferry.
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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
99.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business: Glenns Ferry
1505 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Old Highway 30
884 ft · 18 sec · Old Highway 30
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
50 m · 12 sec · North Commercial Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 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 Glenns Ferry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
99.9 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Sunny near Glenns Ferry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Glenns Ferry?
The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Acequia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Idaho Falls and 105.4 miles from Glenns Ferry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 10:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idaho Falls and Sunny near Glenns Ferry.
Stop Ideas Near Acequia
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 Acequia.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Glenns Ferry. Straight-line distance: 168.25 mi (270.77 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 Glenns Ferry
City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,303 |
| Coordinates | 42.9549000, -115.3009000 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glenns Ferry (-115.3009, 42.9549)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.44 | $62.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.80 | $67.60 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
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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