How far is Osburn, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Osburn, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 438 miles (704.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
438 mi
06h 35m
Flight
338.7 mi
545.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.7 mi
Kilometers
545.09 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
438 mi
Kilometers
704.89 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Mon, May 4, 2:39 PM MDT
Return by in Osburn
Mon, May 4, 8:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osburn
2026-05-04T07:03
Arrive Idaho Falls
Mon, May 4, 1:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osburn
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Osburn
217.5 mi
03h 17m
To Idaho Falls
220.5 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Osburn and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osburn and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    915 ft · 21 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    233.1 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    198 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 20 West: Historic Downtown, Arco

    1619 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pancheri Drive

    1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West 17th Street

    3067 ft · 58 sec · West 17th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osburn and Idaho Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3rd Street
234 mi · 53%
I 15 South
198 mi · 45%
South Boulevard
0.99 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.63 mi
West 17th Street
0.58 mi
West Broadway Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

North 3rd Street

Merge slight left

233 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.3 mi
338.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 17m from Osburn
Leave By
10:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Osburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osburn to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 438 miles (704.9 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.5 miles from Osburn and 220.5 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 338.7 miles (545.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.19 one way or $120.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Osburn and Idaho Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Osburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osburn and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 338.7 mi (545.09 km).

Osburn

#1 Osburn

City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.5060400, -115.9993300
Altitude768
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-115.999539, 47.506128)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 705 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.46 gal
58.51 L · about $60.19
Round trip
$120.37
30.92 gal · 117.02 L
Estimated CO2
137.4 kg one way
Round trip: 274.8 kg / 606 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $60.19 $120.37
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.41 $130.82
Premium $4.55 $70.33 $140.66
Diesel $5.41 $83.67 $167.34

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 · May 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Osburn, ID and Idaho Falls, ID. The current time in Osburn is 07:03:15, although it is 08:03:15 in Idaho Falls.

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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.