How far is Weiser, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Weiser, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
350.85 mi
04h 57m
Flight
251.73 mi
405.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.73 mi
Kilometers
405.12 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.85 mi
Kilometers
564.64 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM MDT
Return by in Weiser
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weiser
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Idaho Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weiser
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Weiser
175.4 mi
02h 28m
To Idaho Falls
175.5 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weiser and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Butterfield Avenue

    56 m · 10 sec · West Butterfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    753 ft · 31 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    2678 ft · 1 min · East Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    14.8 mi · 19 min · East 7th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    531 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Idaho Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    27.7 mi · 26 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    43.2 mi · 41 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
301 mi · 86%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 8%
East 7th Street
14.8 mi · 4%
West Sunnyside Road
2.59 mi · 1%
South Main Street
2.21 mi · 1%
East Idaho Avenue
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.1 mi
251.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
02h 28m from Weiser
Leave By
7:04 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Weiser and Rain And Snow Likely near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weiser to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 350.8 miles (564.6 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 175.4 miles from Weiser and 175.5 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.1 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 7:04 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.20 one way or $96.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Weiser and Rain And Snow Likely near Idaho Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wendell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wendell.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weiser and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 251.73 mi (405.12 km).

Weiser

#1 Weiser

City in Washington County, Idaho, United States

Population5,376
Coordinates44.2510000, -116.9693300
Altitude649
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: (-116.969117, 44.250999)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.38 gal
46.87 L · about $48.20
Round trip
$96.39
24.76 gal · 93.74 L
Estimated CO2
110 kg one way
Round trip: 220 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $48.20 $96.39
Mid-grade $4.23 $52.38 $104.76
Premium $4.55 $56.32 $112.63
Diesel $5.41 $67.00 $134.00

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weiser and Idaho Falls. The current time is 01:14:56.

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.