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

The driving distance from Pinehurst, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 450.5 miles (725 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m 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
450.47 mi
06h 42m
Flight
347.15 mi
558.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.15 mi
Kilometers
558.69 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
450.47 mi
Kilometers
724.96 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM MDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-22T20:01
Arrive Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:43 PM to 3:13 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
10:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
8:00 PM PDT
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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Pinehurst
223.8 mi
03h 21m
To Idaho Falls
226.7 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Main Street

    919 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · North Division Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1536 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    245 mi · 4 hr 3 min

  5. 5

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    198 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  7. 7

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

    1619 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pancheri Drive

    1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West 17th Street

    3067 ft · 58 sec · West 17th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  18. 18

    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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Division Street
246 mi · 55%
I 15 South
198 mi · 44%
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 Division Street

Merge slight left

245 mi · 04h 03m

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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.3 mi
347.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 21m from Pinehurst
Leave By
10:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain 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 450.5 miles (725 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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 223.8 miles from Pinehurst and 226.7 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 347.2 miles (558.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.3 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 $61.90 one way or $123.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 347.15 mi (558.69 km).

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#1 Pinehurst

City in Shoshone County

Population1,580
Coordinates47.5388100, -116.2373900
Altitude678
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: Main Street (-116.237434, 47.538782)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 725 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.9 gal
60.17 L · about $61.90
Round trip
$123.80
31.8 gal · 120.34 L
Estimated CO2
141.3 kg one way
Round trip: 282.6 kg / 623 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $61.90 $123.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $67.27 $134.55
Premium $4.55 $72.33 $144.66
Diesel $5.41 $86.05 $172.10

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pinehurst, ID and Idaho Falls, ID. The current time in Pinehurst is 20:01:12, although it is 21:01:12 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.