How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Malad City, ID?

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Malad City, ID is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.71 mi
01h 45m
Flight
88.78 mi
142.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.78 mi
Kilometers
142.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.71 mi
Kilometers
171.73 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malad City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Malad City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Pocatello
ID

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

From Idaho Falls
53.4 mi
00h 52m
To Malad City
53.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Malad City.

  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

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 38: Malad

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on 50 North

    1731 ft · 30 sec · 50 North

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    67 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bannock Street

    2208 ft · 41 sec · Bannock Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 200 West

    965 ft · 42 sec · 200 West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 200 West

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
102 mi · 96%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 3%
Bannock Street
0.42 mi
ID 38
0.4 mi
50 North
0.33 mi
Blackfook
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

102 mi · 01h 37m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocatello
00h 52m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
3:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Idaho Falls and Rain And Snow Likely near Malad City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Malad City?

The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Pocatello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Idaho Falls and 53.4 miles from Malad City.

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

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Idaho Falls and Rain And Snow Likely near Malad City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Malad City. Straight-line distance: 88.78 mi (142.87 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Malad City

#2 Malad City

City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States

Population2,137
Coordinates42.1915900, -112.2508000
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Malad City (-112.2508, 42.19159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $14.64
Round trip
$29.28
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.64 $29.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.91 $31.82
Premium $4.55 $17.10 $34.21
Diesel $5.41 $20.35 $40.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Malad City. The current time is 00:30:03.

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.