Origin
Blackfoot, ID
Late night in Blackfoot on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackfoot, ID to Idaho Falls, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackfoot, ID
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Idaho Falls, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or a local excursion between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls, this 27.3-mile trip is an easy one-day affair. You can expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Mountain West region. With a fuel budget of just $4, this route is incredibly economical for a brief getaway. Since the journey is short, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. You will navigate primarily via North Broadway Street, West Idaho Street, and North Ash Street to complete your travel. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this straightforward drive offers a simple, no-fuss experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 21m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bergener Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 22.9 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackfoot, ID and Idaho Falls, ID.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
162 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
333 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Idaho Street
4
Turn left onto North Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Ash Street
5
Turn right onto I 15 Business
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Bridge Street
6
Continue on I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bergener Boulevard
7
Take the ramp onto I 15 Business
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 15 Business
8
Merge onto I 15; US 26
23 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 15 BUS; US 26
Toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson
10
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 26
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sunnyside Road
11
Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stonebrook Lane
12
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
241 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Stone Run Lane
13
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Charleston Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Charleston Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Idaho Street
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Ash Street
Turn left onto North Ash Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 15 BUS; US 26
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
Toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
West Stone Run Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Charleston Lane
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.68 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Idaho Falls, ID
Late night in Idaho Falls on Tuesday
Local time
4:35 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
ESE 6 to 9 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because this route features zero highway miles, you will be navigating local roadways for the entire 27.3-mile duration. The road’s personality is defined by these frequent turns, requiring your full attention as you transition between the specified streets. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so plan for a steady pace through local traffic. It is a functional, practical drive that keeps you close to the ground as you move between these two Idaho hubs.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Idaho Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 10 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 (West Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blackfoot, ID to Idaho Falls, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
24.4 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 15 BUS; US 26
About the Cities
Arriving in Idaho Falls, ID
Full guide →Idaho Falls is a city in Eastern Idaho. Idaho Falls serves as the commercial, cultural, and healthcare hub for Eastern Idaho. The city attracts many tourists visiting nearby Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Jackson Hole, and fishing on the Snake River. Due to its proximity to high-profile outdoor destinations, in 2009, Idaho Falls was named to National Geographic's list of the "100 Best Adventure Towns".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Idaho Falls, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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