How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Parma, ID?
The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Parma, ID is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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 Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Falls and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Parma.
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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
194.9 mi · 3 hr 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1052 ft · 14 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Notus, Parma
1080 ft · 31 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Elgin Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Elgin Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on East Grove Avenue
1.1 km · 48 sec · East Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Idaho Falls and Parma.
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
195 mi · 03h 09m
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 Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Parma?
The road trip is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.3 miles from Idaho Falls and 159.8 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.5 miles (396.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idaho Falls and Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
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 Jerome.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Parma. Straight-line distance: 246.47 mi (396.65 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 Parma
Human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7851600, -116.9432100 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parma (-116.94321, 43.78516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $43.84 | $87.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $47.64 | $95.28 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $51.22 | $102.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $60.94 | $121.88 |
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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