How far is Preston, ID from Eagle, ID?
The driving distance from Preston, ID to Eagle, ID is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely then Chance T-storms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Eagle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Eagle.
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Start on North State Street
33.7 mi · 42 min · North State Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2766 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1103 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 86 West
3220 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
174.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCall
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc Call
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eagle Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · South Eagle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Eagle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston and Eagle.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
175 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Likely then Chance T-storms leaving Preston and Rain Showers near Eagle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Eagle?
The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.4 miles from Preston and 157.8 miles from Eagle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.29 one way or $86.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely then Chance T-storms around Preston and Rain Showers near Eagle.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazelton.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Eagle. Straight-line distance: 252.08 mi (405.69 km).
#1 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0963100, -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 29,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.6954400, -116.3540100 |
| Altitude | 782 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Eagle Road (-116.354004, 43.69544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $47.05 | $94.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $50.58 | $101.17 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $60.18 | $120.36 |
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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