How far is Swan Valley, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Swan Valley, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.07 mi
00h 57m
Flight
34.74 mi
55.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.74 mi
Kilometers
55.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.07 mi
Kilometers
72.53 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Fri, Nov 6, 9:12 AM MST
Return by in Swan Valley
Fri, Nov 6, 10:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swan Valley
2026-11-06T08:15
Arrive Idaho Falls
Fri, Nov 6, 9:12 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swan Valley
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ririe
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Swan Valley
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Idaho Falls
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
44°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Swan Valley and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swan Valley and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    151 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swan Valley Highway

    28.3 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Ririe Highway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Yellowstone Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northgate Mile

    2812 ft · 39 sec · Northgate Mile

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto South Holmes Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Holmes Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swan Valley 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Swan Valley Highway
28.3 mi · 63%
East Ririe Highway
9.54 mi · 21%
North Yellowstone Highway
3.31 mi · 7%
South Holmes Avenue
2.63 mi · 6%
Northgate Mile
0.53 mi · 1%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Swan Valley Highway

Turn right onto Swan Valley Highway

28.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ririe
00h 28m from Swan Valley
Leave By
4:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Swan Valley and 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 Swan Valley to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Ririe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Swan Valley and 22.6 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swan Valley and Mostly Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swan Valley and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 34.74 mi (55.91 km).

Swan Valley

#1 Swan Valley

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population245
Coordinates43.4560300, -111.3416200
Altitude1620
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: Swan Valley (-111.34162, 43.45603)
End: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
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
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $7.12
Round trip
$14.23
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.48 $7.12 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.80 $7.63 $15.26
Premium $5.08 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $6.50 $10.34 $20.67

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Swan Valley and Idaho Falls. The current time is 08:15:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.