How far is Mud Lake, ID from Heise, ID?
The driving distance from Mud Lake, ID to Heise, ID is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mud Lake and Heise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mud Lake and Heise.
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Start on East 1500 North
14.1 mi · 21 min · East 1500 North
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Take the ramp right toward Idaho Falls
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Osgood Area
881 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West 145th North
14.9 mi · 26 min · West 145th North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East County Line Road
1851 ft · 31 sec · East County Line Road
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Continue on West Ririe Highway
3.1 mi · 7 min · West Ririe Highway
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Turn left onto North 160 East
571 ft · 16 sec · North 160 East
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Continue on North 4950 East
1 mi · 2 min · North 4950 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 100 North
1.2 km · 2 min · East 100 North
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Continue on East 100 North
56 m · 5 sec · East 100 North
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Turn straight onto North 5050 East
2222 ft · 1 min · North 5050 East
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Continue on East Heise Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Heise Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Heise Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mud Lake and Heise.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Mud Lake and Sunny near Heise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mud Lake to Heise?
The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Roberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Mud Lake and 25.7 miles from Heise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mud Lake and Sunny near Heise.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mud Lake and Heise. Straight-line distance: 41.86 mi (67.36 km).
#1 Mud Lake
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 419 |
| Coordinates | 43.8413000, -112.4761000 |
| Altitude | 1460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Heise
Heise is a place in Idaho, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.6418600, -111.6844100 |
| Altitude | 1525 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heise (-111.68441, 43.64186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
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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