How far is Roberts, ID from Heise, ID?

The driving distance from Roberts, ID to Heise, ID is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.75 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.74 mi
36.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.75 mi
Kilometers
44.66 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heise
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM MDT
Return by in Roberts
Tue, May 5, 6:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roberts
2026-05-05T04:28
Arrive Heise
Tue, May 5, 5:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roberts
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Rigby
ID

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

From Roberts
13.9 mi
00h 24m
To Heise
13.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 mph NNE
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 24 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roberts and Heise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roberts and Heise.

  1. 1

    Start on East 650 North

    6.3 mi · 9 min · East 650 North

  2. 2

    Continue on North 3500 East

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North 3500 East

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto State Highway 48

    651 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 48

  4. 4

    Continue on East 300 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East 300 North

  5. 5

    Continue on West 1st South

    1 mi · 2 min · West 1st South

  6. 6

    Continue on East 300 North

    5.2 mi · 8 min · East 300 North

  7. 7

    Continue on East 300 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 300 North

  8. 8

    Continue on North 4570 East

    2858 ft · 1 min · North 4570 East

  9. 9

    Continue on East 250 North

    1 mi · 2 min · East 250 North

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4700 East

    2632 ft · 46 sec · North 4700 East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 200 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 200 North

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Heise Road

    803 ft · 22 sec · Heise Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North 4800 East

    2580 ft · 1 min · North 4800 East

  14. 14

    Continue on East 150 North

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 150 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Heise Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Heise Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 100 North

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 100 North

  17. 17

    Continue on East 100 North

    56 m · 5 sec · East 100 North

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North 5050 East

    2222 ft · 1 min · North 5050 East

  19. 19

    Continue on East Heise Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Heise Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Heise Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roberts and Heise.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 300 North
9.58 mi · 35%
East 650 North
6.27 mi · 23%
North 3500 East
3.36 mi · 12%
West 1st South
1.02 mi · 4%
East 100 North
1.02 mi · 4%
East 250 North
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East 650 North

Start on East 650 North

6.27 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rigby
00h 24m from Roberts
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roberts and Sunny near Heise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Roberts to Heise?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Rigby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Roberts and 13.9 miles from Heise.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roberts and Sunny near Heise.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roberts and Heise. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.59 km).

Roberts

#1 Roberts

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population637
Coordinates43.7201900, -112.1263600
Altitude1456
CountryUnited States
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#2 Heise

Heise is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.6418600, -111.6844100
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: Roberts (-112.12636, 43.72019)
End: Heise (-111.68441, 43.64186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.63
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.82 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.15 $8.29
Premium $4.55 $4.46 $8.92
Diesel $5.41 $5.30 $10.61

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Roberts and Heise. The current time is 04:28:34.

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.