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Trip from Hansen, ID to Idaho Falls, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

152.5 mi

245 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hansen, ID, ID

Hansen, ID

ㅤ quang vinh ㅤ

city in and county seat of Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Idaho Falls, ID

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Trip Overview

This 152.5-mile drive from Hansen, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, it's an economical journey. You'll primarily be on major highways, including I-86 and I-15 BUS, also known as Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. This highway-focused route is straightforward and efficient, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points within the Mountain West region. Given its relatively short duration and uncomplicated path, no overnight stops are necessary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

76.3 miles from Hansen, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 62.7 mi 59m
I 15 BUS 43.5 mi 41m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 39.1 mi 36m
West Sunnyside Road 2.6 mi 3m
North 3800 East 1.8 mi 3m
ID 50 1.2 mi 1m
US 30 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street North 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 62.7 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hansen, ID and Idaho Falls, ID.

1

Start on Maple Avenue

8 ft · 2 sec · Maple Avenue
2

Turn right onto Main Street North

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Main Street North
3

Turn left onto US 30

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 30
4

Turn right onto North 3800 East

1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3800 East
5

Turn slight right onto ID 50

1.2 mi · 1 min · ID 50
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
7

Merge onto I 84

39 mi · 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Continue on I 86; US 30

63 mi · 59 min · I 86; US 30
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 40 sec
Toward Idaho Falls
10

Merge onto I 15 BUS

43 mi · 40 min · I 15 BUS
11

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
12

Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 26

2.6 mi · 3 min · West Sunnyside Road
13

Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

466 ft · 14 sec · Stonebrook Lane
14

Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

241 ft · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
15

Turn left onto Charleston Lane

152 ft · 6 sec · Charleston Lane
16

Arrive at destination

Charleston Lane

Trip Plan

With a drive time of under 2.5 hours, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart Hansen, ID at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast, and still arrive in Idaho Falls, ID with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without exits is over 60 miles on I-86, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking. While there are no designated stops in the data, it's always wise to plan for a brief rest break around the halfway point, especially considering the 2-hour-plus duration. Keep an eye out for mileage signs on I-86 to anticipate the longest uninterrupted segment.

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 76.3 miles from Hansen, ID, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 34 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.3 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Idaho Falls, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hansen, 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 Hansen, ID

This is one driving day of about 152.5 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Hansen, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown American Falls, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Meal stop

American Falls, ID

76 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Heyburn, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

American Falls, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Hansen, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Acapulco #2 Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.7

Paul, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12086478203

Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 130.7

Blackfoot, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12087852517

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 32.7

Heyburn, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 152.5

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 152.5

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 152.5

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 152.5

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 152.5

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12085230603

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 108.9

Chubbuck, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 130.7

Blackfoot, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 152.5

Idaho Falls, Idaho

+12086128552

Visit website

Eagle Rock Fountain

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 152.5

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 152.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street North

Turn right onto Main Street North

Navigation decision point

5
105.7 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Idaho Falls

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Idaho Falls
5
149.5 mi into trip | ~2h 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
152.4 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | West Stone Run Lane

Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

Navigation decision point

5
152.5 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | Charleston Lane

Turn left onto Charleston Lane

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.17 one way

$48.33 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $25.33 $50.66
premium $4.53 $27.20 $54.41
diesel $5.61 $33.67 $67.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.8 0 $16.01 $7.32
Efficient EV 38.1 0 $13.34 $6.10
EV Truck/SUV 61 0 $21.35 $9.76

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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

Hansen, ID

Late night in Hansen on Sunday

Local time

1:43 AM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Idaho Falls, ID

Late night in Idaho Falls on Sunday

Local time

1:43 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°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

19 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

2h 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 152.5-mile route, with 71% of your travel on interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 62.7 miles on I-86, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, the inclusion of I-15 BUS, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, suggests some urban or semi-urban transitions. It's a route that prioritizes forward momentum over winding scenic byways, allowing for steady progress.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 15 BUS. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street North.

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 2h 29m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 105.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 149.5 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 152.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 105.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 149.5 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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