How far is Mountain Home, ID from Chubbuck, ID?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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 Jerome County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Chubbuck.
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Start on East 2nd North Street
592 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd North Street
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Turn slight right onto American Legion Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · American Legion Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 East, US 26 East, US 30 East
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
125.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
61.5 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue
3011 ft · 57 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home and Chubbuck.
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
126 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Mountain Home and Sunny near Chubbuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Home to Chubbuck?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Mountain Home and 95 miles from Chubbuck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.08 one way or $52.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Home and Sunny near Chubbuck.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 163.54 mi (263.2 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 14,562 |
| Coordinates | 43.1329500, -115.6912000 |
| Altitude | 959 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $3.89 | $26.08 | $52.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $36.26 | $72.52 |
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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