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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Pinehurst, ID is about 448.7 miles (722.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 43m 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
448.7 mi
07h 21m
Flight
347.15 mi
558.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.15 mi
Kilometers
558.69 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
448.7 mi
Kilometers
722.11 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM PDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM PDT

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

Leave by
9:16 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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
224.1 mi
03h 41m
To Pinehurst
224.6 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

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 · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on South Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 17th Street

    3012 ft · 53 sec · East 17th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pancheri Drive

    1964 ft · 47 sec · Pancheri Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    776 ft · 16 sec · South Utah Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue

    68 m · 4 sec · South Utah Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    2440 ft · 58 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1513 ft · 35 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    245.6 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Pinehurst

    1092 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Highway 10

    98 m · 9 sec · Old Highway 10

  17. 17

    Continue on North Division Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Division Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    919 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
246 mi · 55%
Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 44%
South Boulevard
0.99 mi
North Division Street
0.72 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.65 mi
East 17th Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

246 mi · 04h 05m

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 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.5 mi
347.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 41m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
9:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Idaho Falls and Rain 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 448.7 miles (722.1 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 224.1 miles from Idaho Falls and 224.6 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.5 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 $61.63 one way or $123.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Idaho Falls and Pinehurst, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 347.15 mi (558.69 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

City in Shoshone County

Population1,580
Coordinates47.5388100, -116.2373900
Altitude678
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Pinehurst (-116.23739, 47.53881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 722 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.83 gal
59.94 L · about $61.63
Round trip
$123.25
31.66 gal · 119.88 L
Estimated CO2
140.7 kg one way
Round trip: 281.4 kg / 620 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $61.63 $123.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $66.98 $133.95
Premium $4.55 $72.01 $144.02
Diesel $5.41 $85.67 $171.34

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Idaho Falls, ID and Pinehurst, ID. The current time in Idaho Falls is 22:56:58, although it is 21:56:58 in Pinehurst.

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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.