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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Kellogg, ID is about 442.5 miles (712.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
442.52 mi
07h 14m
Flight
343.81 mi
553.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.81 mi
Kilometers
553.31 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
442.52 mi
Kilometers
712.16 km
Drive Time
07h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kellogg
Wed, May 13, 1:39 AM PDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Wed, May 13, 9:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-05-12T19:24
Arrive Kellogg
Wed, May 13, 2:39 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 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
9:30 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
221.1 mi
03h 37m
To Kellogg
221.5 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    240.3 mi · 3 hr 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Wardner

    1104 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    45 m · 13 sec · North Division Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Cameron Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · West Cameron Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Cameron Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
241 mi · 54%
Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 45%
South Boulevard
0.99 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.65 mi
East 17th Street
0.57 mi
Pancheri Drive
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

240 mi · 03h 59m

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
07h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.7 mi
343.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 37m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
9:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Sunny near Kellogg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 442.5 miles (712.2 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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 221.1 miles from Idaho Falls and 221.5 miles from Kellogg.

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

The direct path is about 343.8 miles (553.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.7 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 $60.81 one way or $121.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.8 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 Kellogg, 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 Sunny near Kellogg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Kellogg. Straight-line distance: 343.81 mi (553.31 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Kellogg

City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States

Population2,136
Coordinates47.5382600, -116.1193300
Altitude702
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Kellogg (-116.11933, 47.53826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 712 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.62 gal
59.11 L · about $60.81
Round trip
$121.62
31.24 gal · 118.22 L
Estimated CO2
138.8 kg one way
Round trip: 277.6 kg / 612 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $60.81 $121.62
Mid-grade $4.23 $66.09 $132.18
Premium $4.55 $71.06 $142.11
Diesel $5.41 $84.54 $169.07

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Idaho Falls, ID and Kellogg, ID. The current time in Idaho Falls is 19:24:31, although it is 18:24:31 in Kellogg.

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.