Traveling between Chubbuck and Jerome covers 119.7 miles through the Mountain West, making this a straightforward drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 54 minutes. Because the duration is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip as a day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize I-86, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and West Main Street to reach your destination. Budgeting roughly $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire distance. Since the route stays entirely within Idaho, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.8 miles from Chubbuck, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
61.5 mi
57m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
55.9 mi
52m
West Main Street
1.2 mi
1m
Yellowstone Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
State Highway 25
0.2 mi
<1m
East Main Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 61.5 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck, ID and Jerome, 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
56 mi·52 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward ID 25: Jerome
6
Turn right onto ID 25
0.2 mi·13 sec·State Highway 25
7
Continue on ID 25
1.2 mi·1 min·West Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
ID 25
Trip Plan
With a total travel time under two hours, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak traffic. Since there are no scheduled stops on this 119.7-mile route, it is wise to ensure your vehicle is fueled and ready before heading out to keep your $19 budget on track. Be mindful of the transition from the high-speed stretches of I-86 into the local traffic patterns of West Main Street, as speed limits will change frequently. Because this is a quick trip, you don't need to worry about complex pacing or overnight logistics. Use the ease of this drive to your advantage by planning your arrival for a time that best fits your personal itinerary.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.8 miles from Chubbuck, ID, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 26 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jerome, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chubbuck, ID
This is one driving day of about 119.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Chubbuck, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 61.5 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
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 118.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 86
Merge onto I 86
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
118.1 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward ID 25: Jerome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward ID 25: Jerome
5
118.4 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|ID 25 / State Highway 25
Turn right onto ID 25 / State Highway 25
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.97 one way
$37.94 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$19.88
$39.76
premium
$4.53
$21.35
$42.71
diesel
$5.61
$26.43
$52.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.9
0
$12.57
$5.75
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
EV Truck/SUV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chubbuck, ID
Night
in Chubbuck on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jerome, ID
Night
in Jerome on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live 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
13 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
1h 54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 119.7
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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed transit to local streets. You will spend about 51% of your time on highways, providing a balanced pace for your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs over 61.5 miles while navigating I-86, which allows for steady cruising. As you move off the interstate and onto the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and West Main Street, the character of the drive shifts from a wide-open interstate feel to a more localized environment. This combination ensures you aren't stuck on a monotonous grind for the entire duration.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.5 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near I 86.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chubbuck, ID to Jerome, ID is easy. At 1h 54m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (I 86): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 118.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 118.4 miles (ID 25 / State Highway 25): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,473 ft3,793 ft
Total Climb
288 ft
Total Descent
968 ft
Highest Point
4,473 ft
Elevation Range
680 ft
Notable High Points
4,425 ft at ~19.9 miles+3 ft prominence
4,403 ft at ~44.9 miles+136 ft prominence
4,277 ft at ~64.8 miles+10 ft prominence
4,229 ft at ~84.8 miles+15 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 119.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.5 miles on I 86. 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: at 0.8 miles (I 86): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 118.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 118.4 miles (ID 25 / State Highway 25): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jerome, ID before heading back.
