How far is Sugar City, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Sugar City, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar City and Idaho Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar City and Idaho Falls.
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Start on North Austin Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Center Street
2916 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Take the ramp left
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3169 ft · 39 sec · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
1314 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North 5th East
925 ft · 16 sec · North 5th East
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Continue on North Holmes Avenue
3.9 mi · 8 min · North Holmes Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Charleston Lane
46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar City and Idaho Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sugar City and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sugar City to Idaho Falls?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rigby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Sugar City and 20.9 miles from Idaho Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sugar City and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar City and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 31.5 mi (50.7 km).
#1 Sugar City
City in Madison County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 43.8729700, -111.7483000 |
| Altitude | 1492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
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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