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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Pinehurst, ID is about 420.7 miles (677 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
420.64 mi
07h 43m
Flight
245.62 mi
395.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.62 mi
Kilometers
395.29 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.64 mi
Kilometers
676.96 km
Drive Time
07h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
210.1 mi
03h 51m
To Pinehurst
210.5 mi
03h 51m

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
42°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    171.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road

    71 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Cole Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  23. 23

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  26. 26

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    21 mi · 24 min · North Norris Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    13 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    613 ft · 27 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi · 41%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 15%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 10%
North Norris Avenue
21 mi · 5%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

171 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+175.1 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
03h 51m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
8:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Idaho Falls and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 420.7 miles (677 km) and usually takes 07h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.1 miles from Idaho Falls and 210.5 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 175.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.77 one way or $115.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Idaho Falls and Rain And Snow Showers Likely near Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenns Ferry, 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 Glenns Ferry.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 245.62 mi (395.29 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Pinehurst

City in Shoshone County

Population1,626
Coordinates45.2526700, -116.3343000
Altitude826
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Pinehurst (-116.3343, 45.25267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 677 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.84 gal
56.19 L · about $57.77
Round trip
$115.54
29.68 gal · 112.38 L
Estimated CO2
131.9 kg one way
Round trip: 263.8 kg / 582 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.77 $115.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.79 $125.58
Premium $4.55 $67.51 $135.01
Diesel $5.41 $80.31 $160.63

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 Pinehurst. The current time is 00:48:36.

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.