How far is Star, ID from Chubbuck, ID?
The driving distance from Star, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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 03h 41m.
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 Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star and Chubbuck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star and Chubbuck.
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Start on West State Street
14 m · 6 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Star Road
5 mi · 8 min · South Star Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cherry Lane
59 m · 4 sec · Cherry Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · Cherry Lane
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Turn right onto North McDermott Road
1 mi · 2 min · North McDermott Road
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Turn left onto West Franklin Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Franklin Road
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Turn right onto South Ten Mile Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Ten Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
61.5 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue
3011 ft · 57 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star and Chubbuck.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172 mi · 02h 43m
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 Showers leaving Star and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star to Chubbuck?
The road trip is about 251.4 miles (404.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Star and 125.8 miles from Chubbuck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 9:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.53 one way or $69.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Star and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.
Stop Ideas Near Wendell
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 Wendell.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 209.36 mi (336.94 km).
#1 Star
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 10,532 |
| Coordinates | 43.6921100, -116.4934600 |
| Altitude | 753 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.53 | $75.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.35 | $80.70 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.00 | $96.01 |
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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