How far is Jerome, ID from Mountain Home, ID?

The driving distance from Jerome, ID to Mountain Home, ID is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
73.07 mi
01h 11m
Flight
65.7 mi
105.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.7 mi
Kilometers
105.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.07 mi
Kilometers
117.59 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Thu, Sep 17, 6:27 PM MDT
Return by in Jerome
Thu, Sep 17, 7:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-09-17T17:16
Arrive Mountain Home
Thu, Sep 17, 6:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Jerome
36.5 mi
00h 35m
To Mountain Home
36.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jerome and Mountain Home.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jerome and Mountain Home.

  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

    573 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield

    1947 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sun Valley Highway

    61 m · 3 sec · Sun Valley Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East 2nd North Street

    592 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd North Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome and Mountain Home.

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
69.4 mi · 95%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.54 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.18 mi · 2%
State Highway 25
0.45 mi · 1%
US 20 East
0.37 mi · 1%
East 2nd North Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

69.4 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
00h 35m from Jerome
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Jerome and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jerome to Mountain Home?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Jerome and 36.6 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Jerome and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Home.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.74 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

City in Idaho, United States

Population11,994
Coordinates42.7240700, -114.5186500
Altitude1147
CountryUnited States
Mountain Home

#2 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population14,562
Coordinates43.1329500, -115.6912000
Altitude959
CountryUnited States
Start: Jerome (-114.51865, 42.72407)
End: Mountain Home (-115.6912, 43.13295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.05
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.85 $12.52 $25.05
Mid-grade $5.14 $13.25 $26.51
Premium $5.41 $13.95 $27.91
Diesel $6.24 $16.10 $32.20

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Mountain Home. The current time is 17:16:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.