Road Trips from Idaho Falls, ID
If you're based in Idaho Falls and looking for a drive, you've got options ranging from quick half-day excursions to multi-day adventures. Several routes offer access to national monuments and parks, with terrain varying from flat roads to significant climbs. Many of the longer drives are best suited for an overnight stay, making them ideal for a weekend escape.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
10
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Nampa, ID
4h 54m298.9 mi one way
Emmett, ID
5h 10m311.4 mi one way
Cascade, ID
6h 21m358.6 mi one way
This 6.4-hour drive is a good choice if you want to visit Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, which is nearby. It's mostly surface roads with flat terrain, making it a straightforward trip.
Parma, ID
5h 16m319.2 mi one way
A 5.3-hour drive, this route also passes near Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. The terrain is gently rolling, and it utilizes mostly surface roads for the entire 319.2-mile journey.
Meridian, ID
4h 37m288.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
7 total in this range
Lewiston Orchards, ID
9h 58m534.1 mi one way
Orofino, ID
9h 1m489.1 mi one way
Plan for a 9-hour drive to Orofino, which includes access to Nez Perce National Historical Park. This route is a mix of highway and surface roads with high-altitude sections and climbs, requiring an overnight.
Lapwai, ID
9h 45m527.6 mi one way
This 9.8-hour, 527.6-mile drive is a long-haul option that requires an overnight stay. It offers access to Nez Perce National Historical Park and features high-altitude terrain with climbs.
Post Falls, ID
8h 6m488.6 mi one way
Spirit Lake, ID
8h 31m504.6 mi one way
At 8.5 hours and 504.6 miles, this is a substantial drive that requires an overnight stay. It involves high-altitude sections with climbs and is a longer option than trips to the southern Idaho parks.
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Nampa, ID
4h 54m298.9 mi one way
Emmett, ID
5h 10m311.4 mi one way
Cascade, ID
6h 21m358.6 mi one way
Parma, ID
5h 16m319.2 mi one way
Nampa, ID
4h 54m298.9 mi one way
Mountain Home, ID
3h 47m237.4 mi one way
Orofino, ID
9h 1m489.1 mi one way
Post Falls, ID
8h 6m488.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer access to parks like Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, with terrain varying from flat to hilly.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer, high-altitude drives with climbs, as well as visits to parks like Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Fall
Fall drives can take you through high-altitude areas with climbs, and are suitable for overnight trips to various Idaho destinations.
Winter
Winter road conditions may be challenging on the high-altitude routes; shorter drives with flatter terrain might be more suitable.
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