Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
63.6 mi
102 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aberdeen, ID
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Idaho Falls, ID
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Traveling between Aberdeen and Idaho Falls is a straightforward 63.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, you can easily handle the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate a combination of routes, including Veterans Memorial Highway, West Highway 39, and West 800 South, to transition through this Mountain West region. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should be sufficient for this transit. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick excursion, the lack of mandatory stops means you can maintain a steady pace throughout the trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 21m |
| West Highway 39 | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| West 800 South | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| West State Highway 39 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South 2600 West | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 39 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South 2700 West | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, ID and Idaho Falls, ID.
Start on East Central Street
Turn right onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn straight onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn straight onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn right onto US 26
Take the ramp onto US 26
Merge onto I 15; US 26
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 26
Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Aberdeen, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto ID 39 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto US 26
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26 toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
10:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Idaho Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a mixed-drive experience that shifts between various road types as you traverse the 63.6-mile distance. With about 35% of the trip spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of faster stretches and slower local road segments. The longest uninterrupted portion of the journey occurs on the Veterans Memorial Highway, covering 22.9 miles of the total route. You will find that the road’s personality changes as you move off major highways onto local connectors like West 800 South. This variation keeps the drive engaging, as you transition from open highway cruising to the more controlled pace of local roadways.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ID 39 / North Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ID 39 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.4 miles (US 26): Navigation decision point; at 60.5 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
90 ft
Total Descent
38 ft
Highest Point
4,455 ft
~23.8 mi in
Elevation Range
52 ft
Notable High Points
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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