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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Marsing, ID is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.42 mi
05h 07m
Flight
239.53 mi
385.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.53 mi
Kilometers
385.48 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.42 mi
Kilometers
502.79 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-18T04:28
Arrive Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Twin Falls
ID

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

From Idaho Falls
156 mi
02h 33m
To Marsing
156.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    187.8 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard

    1702 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 55

    3178 ft · 1 min · State Highway 55

  12. 12

    Continue on West Karcher Road

    1484 ft · 30 sec · West Karcher Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on West Karcher Road

    9.1 mi · 11 min · West Karcher Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunnyslope Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Sunnyslope Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
188 mi · 60%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 14%
West Karcher Road
9.37 mi · 3%
Sunnyslope Road
4.8 mi · 2%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

188 mi · 03h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
239.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Falls
02h 33m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
6:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny near Marsing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.8 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Idaho Falls and 156.5 miles from Marsing.

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

The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Twin Falls, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin Falls.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

1 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Marsing. Straight-line distance: 239.53 mi (385.48 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Marsing

City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates43.5454400, -116.8132000
Altitude701
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Marsing (-116.8132, 43.54544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.73 L · about $42.90
Round trip
$85.80
22.04 gal · 83.46 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.90 $85.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.63 $93.25
Premium $4.55 $50.13 $100.26
Diesel $5.41 $59.64 $119.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Marsing. The current time is 04:28:20.

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.