Ashton, ID Road Trips
Drivers starting from Ashton, ID have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 299 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Ashton, ID head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
510 mi
Lewiston, ID
Quickest Drive
3h 36m
Twin Falls, ID
Plan Around Ashton, ID
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ashton, ID is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ashton, ID
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ashton, ID
Driving from Ashton, ID
The typical drive from Ashton, ID covers about 299 miles and takes around 4h 57m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 352 miles (5h 51m), while the shortest is just 211 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ashton, ID include Nampa, ID (352 mi, 5h 51m), Boise, ID (333 mi, 5h 26m), and Twin Falls, ID (211.4 mi, 3h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in ID currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 299-mile trip from Ashton, ID, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Ashton, ID and 2 routes heading into Ashton, ID, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 211 to 352 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ashton, ID covers 352 miles and takes approximately 5h 51m. Shorter options start at just 211 miles.
The average route from Ashton, ID runs about 299 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 299-mile trip from Ashton, ID costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ashton, ID include Nampa, ID, Boise, ID and Twin Falls, ID. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ashton, ID by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,329
Median Income
$66,250
Median Home Value
$222,300
Median Age
40.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Ashton, ID
Ashton is a city of 1,000 people (2019) in Eastern Idaho. Ashton is well known for its seed potato growing area.
1 Ashton Visitor's Center, 828 Highway 20, ☏ +1 208-652-7520. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Ashton Reservoir (just north of Ashton along Henry's Fork of the Snake River). The reservoir provides excellent trout fishing, water skiing, and canoeing. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Subway, 921 North Hwy 20, ☏ +1 208-652-3221. Su-Th 6AM-9PM, F Sa 6AM-10PM. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Frostop Drive In, 26. N. Highway 20, ☏ +1 208-652-7762. Su-Th 10AM-7:30PM, F Sa 10AM-8PM. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Trails Inn Restaurant, 213 Main St, ☏ +1 208-652-9918. (updated Jan 2022) 4 511 Main Fountain & Pizzeria, 511 Main St, ☏ +1 208-652-0511. M-Sa 11AM-10PM, Su 11AM-6PM. (updated Jan 2022) 5 El Rincon LLC, 580 Main St, ☏ +1 208-652-7225. M-Th 11AM-8PM, F Sa 9AM-9PM. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Imperial Club, 504 Main St, ☏ +1 208-251-3941, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Shoppe On Main, 406 Main St, ☏ +1 208-709-6124. (updated Jan 2022) 3 Spurs & Spokes, 533 Fremont St. (updated Jan 2022)
1 Eagle Peak Lodge, 164 White Pines Avenue, ☏ +1 208-652-3699, fax: +1 702 617-9862, [email protected]. (updated Jan 2022) 2 Rankin Motel, 120 S. Yellowstone Hwy 20, ☏ +1 208-851-8646. (updated Jan 2022) 3 The Fishing Bear Lodge, 112 Main St, ☏ +1 208-652-7065. (updated Jan 2022) 4 Ashton Log Cabins, 1001 East Main St, ☏ +1 208-360-5865. (updated Jan 2022)
Take the U.S. Highway 20 from Idaho Falls or from West Yellowstone, Montana.
Travel tips adapted from Ashton (Idaho) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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