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

The driving distance from Jerome, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
165.33 mi
02h 19m
Flight
135.43 mi
217.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.43 mi
Kilometers
217.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.33 mi
Kilometers
266.08 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Tue, May 5, 2:03 AM MDT
Return by in Jerome
Tue, May 5, 4:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-05-04T23:43
Arrive Idaho Falls
Tue, May 5, 2:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Rockland
ID

City in Power County, Idaho, United States

From Jerome
83.5 mi
01h 09m
To Idaho Falls
81.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    14 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 25

    1094 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  4. 4

    Continue on West Road

    656 ft · 18 sec · West Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1970 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    55.9 mi · 52 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    43.2 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
162 mi · 98%
West Sunnyside Road
2.59 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.18 mi · 1%
West Road
0.5 mi
I 15 Business
0.27 mi
State Highway 25
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
01h 09m from Jerome
Leave By
1:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Jerome and 81.8 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 135.43 mi (217.96 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

City in Idaho, United States

Population11,994
Coordinates42.7240700, -114.5186500
Altitude1147
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: East Main Street (-114.51865, 42.724055)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.08 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.39
11.66 gal · 44.16 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.70 $45.39
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.55 $26.52 $53.04
Diesel $5.41 $31.55 $63.10

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Idaho Falls. The current time is 23:43:53.

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.