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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Heyburn, ID is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.09 mi
01h 59m
Flight
107.58 mi
173.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.09 mi
Kilometers
196.49 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heyburn
Tue, May 26, 9:21 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Tue, May 26, 11:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-05-26T07:22
Arrive Heyburn
Tue, May 26, 9:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Aberdeen
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
61 mi
00h 59m
To Heyburn
61.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 20 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.4 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 18th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto O Street

    13 m · 2 sec · O Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · O Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 52%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 35%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 9%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 2%
18th Street
0.68 mi · 1%
I 84 Business
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aberdeen
00h 59m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
2:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny near Heyburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Idaho Falls and 61.1 miles from Heyburn.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny near Heyburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Heyburn. Straight-line distance: 107.58 mi (173.13 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Heyburn

City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

Population3,447
Coordinates42.5585200, -113.7639000
Altitude1266
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Heyburn (-113.7639, 42.55852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.24 $36.47
Premium $4.55 $19.61 $39.21
Diesel $5.41 $23.33 $46.65

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Heyburn. The current time is 07:22:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.