How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Middleton, ID?
The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Middleton, ID is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Falls and Middleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Middleton.
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Start on Charleston Lane
46 m · 9 sec · Charleston Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 20 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road
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Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
185 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Franklin Boulevard
1753 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1831 ft · 45 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
35 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
2549 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
2635 ft · 60 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cherry Lane
2652 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Lane
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Turn right onto Madison Road
3 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto Middleton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleton Road
69 m · 5 sec · Middleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Middleton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
530 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue
70 m · 12 sec · North Dewey Avenue
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Idaho Falls and Middleton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
185 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Sunny near Middleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Middleton?
The road trip is about 305.5 miles (491.6 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Kimberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Idaho Falls and 153 miles from Middleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 6:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.97 one way or $83.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idaho Falls and Sunny near Middleton.
Stop Ideas Near Kimberly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kimberly.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 230.08 mi (370.28 km).
#1 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middleton
City in Canyon County, Idaho
| Population | 8,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.7068300, -116.6201400 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleton (-116.62014, 43.70683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.04 | $98.08 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.34 | $116.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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