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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
14 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 25
573 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25
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Take the ramp slight right
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
69.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield
1947 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Sun Valley Highway
61 m · 3 sec · Sun Valley Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn slight left onto East 2nd North Street
592 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd North Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenns Ferry.
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Boise, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 65.7 mi (105.74 km).
#1 Jerome
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 11,994 |
| Coordinates | 42.7240700, -114.5186500 |
| Altitude | 1147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 14,562 |
| Coordinates | 43.1329500, -115.6912000 |
| Altitude | 959 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Home (-115.6912, 43.13295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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