How far is Middleton, ID from Chubbuck, ID?

The driving distance from Middleton, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 258 miles (415.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.97 mi
03h 41m
Flight
215.76 mi
347.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.76 mi
Kilometers
347.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.97 mi
Kilometers
415.16 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM MDT
Return by in Middleton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-04-22T22:23
Arrive Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Middleton
129 mi
01h 50m
To Chubbuck
129 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middleton and Chubbuck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middleton and Chubbuck.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue

    70 m · 9 sec · North Dewey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    530 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Middleton Road

    3002 ft · 1 min · South Middleton Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleton Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Middleton Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cherry Lane

    2652 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    2615 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2552 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2532 ft · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise

    1114 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    3011 ft · 57 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleton and Chubbuck.

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
247 mi · 96%
Madison Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.52 mi · 1%
Middleton Road
2.47 mi · 1%
Franklin Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Yellowstone Avenue
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

172 mi · 02h 43m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
215.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
01h 50m from Middleton
Leave By
9:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Middleton and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middleton to Chubbuck?

The road trip is about 258 miles (415.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129 miles from Middleton and 129 miles from Chubbuck.

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

The direct path is about 215.7 miles (347.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 9:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.43 one way or $70.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Middleton and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 215.76 mi (347.23 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

City in Canyon County, Idaho

Population8,466
Coordinates43.7068300, -116.6201400
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Chubbuck

#2 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.620141, 43.706937)
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.46 L · about $35.43
Round trip
$70.85
18.2 gal · 68.92 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.43 $70.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.50 $77.00
Premium $4.55 $41.40 $82.79
Diesel $5.41 $49.25 $98.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleton and Chubbuck. The current time is 22:23:10.

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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.