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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Weiser, ID is about 351 miles (564.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
350.98 mi
05h 48m
Flight
251.73 mi
405.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.73 mi
Kilometers
405.12 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.98 mi
Kilometers
564.84 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weiser
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-04-23T02:53
Arrive Weiser
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
175.3 mi
02h 54m
To Weiser
175.7 mi
02h 54m

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
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    222.3 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

    14.9 mi · 19 min · South 16th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    2678 ft · 1 min · East Park Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street

    753 ft · 31 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Butterfield Avenue

    56 m · 13 sec · West Butterfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
222 mi · 63%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 12%
South 16th Street
14.9 mi · 4%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 1%
North Whitley Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

222 mi · 03h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.3 mi
251.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
02h 54m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
5:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weiser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 351 miles (564.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.3 miles from Idaho Falls and 175.7 miles from Weiser.

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

The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.20 one way or $96.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weiser.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Weiser. Straight-line distance: 251.73 mi (405.12 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Weiser

City in Washington County, Idaho, United States

Population5,376
Coordinates44.2510000, -116.9693300
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Weiser (-116.96933, 44.251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.38 gal
46.88 L · about $48.20
Round trip
$96.39
24.76 gal · 93.76 L
Estimated CO2
110 kg one way
Round trip: 220 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $48.20 $96.39
Mid-grade $4.23 $52.38 $104.76
Premium $4.55 $56.32 $112.63
Diesel $5.41 $67.00 $134.00

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 Weiser. The current time is 02:53:09.

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.