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

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Wilder, ID is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.35 mi
05h 12m
Flight
244.57 mi
393.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.57 mi
Kilometers
393.59 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.35 mi
Kilometers
509.12 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilder
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Wed, May 13, 6:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-05-12T19:50
Arrive Wilder
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Twin Falls
ID

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

From Idaho Falls
158 mi
02h 36m
To Wilder
158.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    194.4 mi · 3 hr 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale

    1197 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Centennial Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Centennial Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 19

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2873 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
194 mi · 61%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 19
5.65 mi · 2%
Main Street
5.12 mi · 2%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

194 mi · 03h 08m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.7 mi
244.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Falls
02h 36m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
6:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Sunny near Wilder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158 miles from Idaho Falls and 158.4 miles from Wilder.

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

The direct path is about 244.6 miles (393.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.7 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 6:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.45 one way or $86.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idaho Falls and Sunny near Wilder.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

1 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 244.57 mi (393.59 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

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

#2 Wilder

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,823
Coordinates43.6765500, -116.9118200
Altitude740
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Wilder (-116.91182, 43.67655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.26 L · about $43.45
Round trip
$86.89
22.32 gal · 84.52 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.45 $86.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $47.22 $94.44
Premium $4.55 $50.77 $101.53
Diesel $5.41 $60.40 $120.80

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Wilder. The current time is 19:50:20.

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.