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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Kimberly, ID is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
154.76 mi
02h 31m
Flight
134.24 mi
216.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.24 mi
Kilometers
216.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.76 mi
Kilometers
249.07 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberly
Thu, Apr 30, 2:46 PM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 30, 5:18 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-30T12:14
Arrive Kimberly
Thu, Apr 30, 2:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Idaho Falls
77.3 mi
01h 15m
To Kimberly
77.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls

    2061 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South 1150 East

    147 m · 8 sec · South 1150 East

  12. 12

    Continue on ID 50

    2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50

  13. 13

    Continue on South 1150 East

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South 1150 East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 3500 East

    2169 ft · 37 sec · North 3500 East

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street North

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1725 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 41%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 28%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.1 mi · 25%
South 1150 East
4.27 mi · 3%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 2%
ID 50
0.9 mi · 1%
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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 15m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
1:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Sunny near Kimberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Idaho Falls and 77.5 miles from Kimberly.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.26 one way or $42.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idaho Falls and Sunny near Kimberly.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 134.24 mi (216.04 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Kimberly

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America

Population4,054
Coordinates42.5338000, -114.3647600
Altitude1196
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Kimberly (-114.36476, 42.5338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.67 L · about $21.26
Round trip
$42.51
10.92 gal · 41.34 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.26 $42.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.10 $46.20
Premium $4.55 $24.84 $49.68
Diesel $5.41 $29.55 $59.10

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Kimberly. The current time is 12:14:32.

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.