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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Ucon, ID is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.84 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.63 mi
15.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.63 mi
Kilometers
15.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.84 mi
Kilometers
17.45 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ucon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:49 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Ucon
Wed, Apr 22, 10:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Iona
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
5.4 mi
00h 08m
To Ucon
5.4 mi
00h 08m

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
51°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 29 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 43: Ucon

    1749 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 105th North

    1853 ft · 37 sec · East 105th North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    2226 ft · 47 sec · North Yellowstone Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    17 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.18 mi · 39%
South Holmes Avenue
3.95 mi · 36%
Rigby Highway
0.58 mi · 5%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 5%
North Yellowstone Highway
0.42 mi · 4%
Rigby
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

4.18 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iona
00h 08m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Idaho Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Idaho Falls and 5.4 miles from Ucon.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Ucon. Straight-line distance: 9.63 mi (15.5 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 Ucon

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5963000, -111.9638600
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Ucon (-111.96386, 43.5963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.48
Round trip
$2.96
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.48 $2.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.55 $1.73 $3.46
Diesel $5.41 $2.06 $4.11

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 Ucon. The current time is 22:14:27.

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.