Chubbuck, ID to Eagle, ID is 244.3 miles and takes about 3h 56m via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and I-86, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, taking you from one point in Idaho to another. For the most part, you'll be on surface roads, with a significant portion of your travel on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. It's a straightforward drive that's easily manageable in a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for an efficient way to get across this part of Idaho.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
122.2 miles from Chubbuck, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
174.9 mi
2h 45m
I 86
61.5 mi
57m
South Eagle Road
6.7 mi
10m
Yellowstone Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
North Eagle Road
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Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 174.9 mi, about 2h 45m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 103 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,478 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,867
Quietest
2 AM
~168 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck, ID and Eagle, ID.
1
Start on US 91
0.5 mi·46 sec·Yellowstone Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
3
Merge onto I 86
61 mi·57 min·I 86
4
Continue on I 84; US 30
175 mi·2 hr 45 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 46Toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCallUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
354 ft·9 sec
Toward ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc CallUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto ID 55
6.7 mi·10 min·South Eagle Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Arrive at destination
North Eagle Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under 4 hours, this trip is best completed in a single day. You can leave anytime, but an early start will give you plenty of daylight to navigate any unexpected traffic. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, ensuring you have enough gas before embarking on the 174.9-mile stretch on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The $40 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility to adjust your schedule as needed.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.2 miles from Chubbuck, ID, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.2 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chubbuck, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chubbuck, ID
This is one driving day of about 244.3 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Chubbuck, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 174.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 237.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 86
Merge onto I 86
Merge point - match speed before joining
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237.1 mi into trip|~3h 45m in
Take the exit toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCall
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 46
Toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCall
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237.5 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc Call
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc Call
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237.6 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|ID 55 / South Eagle Road
Merge onto ID 55 / South Eagle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.08 one way
$76.16 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$40.14
$80.27
premium
$4.47
$43.03
$86.06
diesel
$4.80
$46.13
$92.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.3
0
$25.65
$11.73
Efficient EV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.77
EV Truck/SUV
97.7
1
$34.20
$15.64
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Chubbuck, ID
Late night
in Chubbuck on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
N 1 to 6 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Eagle, ID
Late night
in Eagle on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
100°F
Patchy Smoke
WSW 1 to 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
3h 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the sab...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 134.8
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with 25% of the drive on highways like I-86. You'll encounter a long stretch of 174.9 miles on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a mix of driving conditions, likely including areas with frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 174.9 mi on Vietnam 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 around 0.8 miles in near I 86.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (I 86): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 237.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 174.9 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: at 0.8 miles (I 86): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 237.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Eagle, ID, but most travelers stay overnight.
