Blackfoot, ID Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Blackfoot, ID works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 389 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Blackfoot, ID head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
586.6 mi
Moscow, ID
Quickest Drive
4h 6m
Boise, ID
Plan Around Blackfoot, ID
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Blackfoot, ID is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Blackfoot, ID
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Blackfoot, ID
Driving from Blackfoot, ID
On average, trips departing from Blackfoot, ID run 389 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 42m. 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 519 miles (9h 50m), while the shortest is just 255 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Blackfoot, ID are Lewiston Orchards, ID (518.7 mi, 9h 50m), Post Falls, ID (512.8 mi, 8h 27m), Kuna, ID (270.4 mi, 4h 24m), and Boise, ID (255 mi, 4h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in ID currently averages around $4.57 per gallon. For the typical 389-mile trip from Blackfoot, ID, budget about $70 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Blackfoot, ID and 2 routes heading into Blackfoot, ID, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 255 to 519 miles.
The longest mapped route from Blackfoot, ID covers 519 miles and takes approximately 9h 50m. Shorter options start at just 255 miles.
The average route from Blackfoot, ID runs about 389 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.57/gallon for regular), the average 389-mile trip from Blackfoot, ID costs roughly $70 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Blackfoot, ID include Lewiston Orchards, ID, Post Falls, ID, Kuna, ID and Boise, ID. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Blackfoot, ID by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,628
Median Income
$69,091
Median Home Value
$225,900
Median Age
35.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Blackfoot, ID
A sampling of people born in Blackfoot, ID.
Larry Scott
1938–2014
American bodybuilder (1938–2014)
Jon Huntsman Sr.
1937–2018
American businessman and philanthropist (1937–2018)
Kimball Allen
1982
American writer
Bob Twiggs
1935
American academic
Josh Hill
1990
American football player (born 1990)
City data from Wikidata (Q1444005), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Blackfoot, ID
Blackfoot is the "Potato Capital of the World", located in Southeastern Idaho.
1 Blackfoot LDS Tabernacle, 132 S. Shilling St.. A former Mormon church that is now a funeral home, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Idaho Potato Museum, 130 Northwest Main St, ☏ +1 208-785-2517. Sep-May: M-Sa 9:30AM-5PM; Jun-Aug: daily 9:30AM-7PM; closed Thanksgiving, 25 Dec - 1 Jan. Idaho doesn't have many claims to fame, so they really play up the one they have: potatoes. Cafe and gift shop on-site -- and, yes, you can get a baked potato. Adults $6, seniors/military $5.50, children 5-12 $3, under 5 free. (updated Feb 2020) The museum was founded in 1988 by a group of Blackfoot residents, some who were associated with potato industry. Originally named the Idaho Potato Expo, the museum was an all-volunteer effort. Donations or money, labor, and artifacts cobbled this fledgling museum together. The museum's origins was a true community effort. The building, an abandoned train depot, was donated by the city of Blackfoot. The train depot -- a historic, stone building constructed by the Oregon Short Line Railroad in 1913 -- is on Blackfoot's Main street, which is also State Hwy. 91, a convenient location for visitors. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since it first opened its doors to the public in 1988, the museum has experienced growth and change. One of the biggest changes was its name from the Idaho Potato Expo to Idaho Potato Museum in 2002.
1 Eastern Idaho State Fair. First week of September. (updated Apr 2020)
Salt Lake Express offers bus service from other locations in Idaho and neighboring states.
Travel tips adapted from Blackfoot 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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