How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Saint Anthony, ID?

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Saint Anthony, ID is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.72 mi
00h 49m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.72 mi
Kilometers
65.53 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Anthony
Tue, May 26, 6:32 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Tue, May 26, 7:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-05-26T05:43
Arrive Saint Anthony
Tue, May 26, 6:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Rigby
ID

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
20.4 mi
00h 24m
To Saint Anthony
20.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Saint Anthony.

  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 · 17 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Holmes Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Holmes Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway

    3056 ft · 37 sec · Rigby Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2004 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    1529 ft · 37 sec · South Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
17.7 mi · 43%
Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 42%
South Holmes Avenue
3.95 mi · 10%
Rigby Highway
0.58 mi · 1%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Rigby
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yellowstone Highway

Continue on Yellowstone Highway

17.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rigby
00h 24m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Saint Anthony?

The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rigby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Idaho Falls and 20.4 miles from Saint Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Anthony.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Saint Anthony. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.35 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Saint Anthony

#2 Saint Anthony

City in and county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population3,553
Coordinates43.9663000, -111.6821800
Altitude1514
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Saint Anthony (-111.68218, 43.9663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $5.61
Round trip
$11.21
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.61 $11.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.09 $12.19
Premium $4.55 $6.55 $13.10
Diesel $5.41 $7.79 $15.59

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Saint Anthony. The current time is 05:43:09.

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.