How far is Saint Anthony, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Saint Anthony, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
44.77 mi
00h 46m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.77 mi
Kilometers
72.05 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Tue, May 26, 5:49 AM MDT
Return by in Saint Anthony
Tue, May 26, 6:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Anthony
2026-05-26T05:03
Arrive Idaho Falls
Tue, May 26, 5:49 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Anthony
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 Saint Anthony
20.4 mi
00h 23m
To Idaho Falls
24.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anthony and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    1202 ft · 26 sec · South Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2095 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3169 ft · 39 sec · Rigby Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls

    1314 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 5th East

    925 ft · 16 sec · North 5th East

  10. 10

    Continue on North Holmes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 8 min · North Holmes Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
17.2 mi · 38%
Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 38%
North Holmes Avenue
3.95 mi · 9%
South Bridge Street
0.63 mi · 1%
Rigby Highway
0.6 mi · 1%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Yellowstone Highway

Continue on Yellowstone Highway

17.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rigby
00h 23m from Saint Anthony
Leave By
4:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Anthony 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 Saint Anthony to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 20.4 miles from Saint Anthony and 24.4 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Anthony and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.35 km).

Saint Anthony

#1 Saint Anthony

City in and county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population3,553
Coordinates43.9663000, -111.6821800
Altitude1514
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: East Main Street (-111.682179, 43.966403)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.98 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.30
3.16 gal · 11.96 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.15 $12.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $4.55 $7.19 $14.37
Diesel $5.41 $8.55 $17.10

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Anthony and Idaho Falls. The current time is 05:03:30.

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.