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

The driving distance from Iona, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 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
9.29 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.54 mi
10.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.54 mi
Kilometers
10.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.29 mi
Kilometers
14.95 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM MDT
Return by in Iona
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iona
2026-05-12T21:55
Arrive Idaho Falls
Tue, May 12, 10:13 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 Iona
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
Ammon
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Iona
4.2 mi
00h 08m
To Idaho Falls
5.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olson Avenue

    129 m · 20 sec · Olson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Iona Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · East Iona Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    39 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    1309 ft · 26 sec · East Iona Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northgate Mile

    2812 ft · 39 sec · Northgate Mile

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto South Holmes Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Holmes Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Iona Road
2.84 mi · 31%
South Holmes Avenue
2.63 mi · 28%
North Yellowstone Highway
1.68 mi · 18%
Northgate Mile
0.53 mi · 6%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 5%
Stonebrook Lane
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Holmes Avenue

Turn slight left onto South Holmes Avenue

2.63 mi · 00h 05m

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
+2.8 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ammon
00h 08m from Iona
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iona and Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 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?

Ammon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Iona and 5.1 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $1.28 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iona and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 6.54 mi (10.52 km).

Iona

#1 Iona

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates43.5263000, -111.9330200
Altitude1458
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: Olson Avenue (-111.932812, 43.526304)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.28
Round trip
$2.57
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.28 $2.57
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.40 $2.79
Premium $4.55 $1.50 $3.00
Diesel $5.41 $1.79 $3.57

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 Iona and Idaho Falls. The current time is 21:55:27.

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.