Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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.
Fort Hall, ID
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Idaho Falls, ID
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If you are looking for a quick transition between Fort Hall and Idaho Falls, this 38.7-mile journey is a straightforward endeavor. Clocking in at just 37 minutes, the trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via 4th Street, North Treaty Highway, and West Agency Road, keeping you firmly within the Mountain West region. With a fuel budget of roughly $6, this is an incredibly economical transit option. Because the route is short and direct, it serves as a practical connection for local travel rather than a destination-heavy excursion. You can easily complete this drive in under an hour, making it a low-commitment trip for your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 35.5 mi | 33m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Agency Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Ross Fork Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Eagle Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Treaty Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hall, ID and Idaho Falls, ID.
Start on B Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 91
Turn left onto West Agency Road
Turn right onto North Eagle Road
Turn left onto East Ross Fork Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 15
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
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 91 / North Treaty Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Fort Hall on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Idaho Falls on Tuesday
Local time
2:11 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You won't find long, monotonous stretches here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment on 4th Street is 0 miles, meaning you will be navigating intersections and turns frequently. This profile demands your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between local roads. The character of the drive is defined by its technical nature, moving away from the open road feel often found in larger highway transit. Be prepared for a steady, hands-on experience that keeps you engaged from the moment you depart Fort Hall until you arrive in Idaho Falls.
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 4th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 12 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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 91 / North Treaty Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 38.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Hall, ID to Idaho Falls, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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