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

The driving distance from Pinehurst, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
392.36 mi
07h 25m
Flight
245.62 mi
395.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.62 mi
Kilometers
395.29 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.36 mi
Kilometers
631.45 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM MDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:26 PM to 2:56 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
9:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Pinehurst
210.1 mi
03h 42m
To Idaho Falls
182.2 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    613 ft · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on ID 55

    18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 55

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55

  10. 10

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  11. 11

    Continue on ID 55

    2 mi · 5 min · ID 55

  12. 12

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  14. 14

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 38 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Cole Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cole Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    170.7 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    43.2 mi · 41 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
277 mi · 71%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 12%
ID 55
20.5 mi · 5%
Highway 55
15 mi · 4%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 2%
Payette River Scenic Byway
5.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

171 mi · 02h 41m

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
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.8 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
03h 42m from Pinehurst
Leave By
9:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Pinehurst and Light Rain Likely then 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 Pinehurst to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.1 miles from Pinehurst and 182.2 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.8 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 MDT. 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 $53.92 one way or $107.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Pinehurst and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 245.62 mi (395.29 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

City in Shoshone County

Population1,626
Coordinates45.2526700, -116.3343000
Altitude826
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: (-116.334636, 45.252565)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 631 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.85 gal
52.41 L · about $53.92
Round trip
$107.84
27.7 gal · 104.82 L
Estimated CO2
123.1 kg one way
Round trip: 246.2 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $53.92 $107.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $58.60 $117.20
Premium $4.55 $63.00 $126.01
Diesel $5.41 $74.96 $149.91

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 Pinehurst and Idaho Falls. The current time is 21:42:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.