Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roberts, ID
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Heise, ID
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Roberts, ID to Heise, ID is 27.8 miles and takes about 48 minutes via East 300 North, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Idaho, making it an easy local excursion. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a straightforward path between the two points. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connection to another destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 300 North | 9.6 mi | 15m |
| East 650 North | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| North 3500 East | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West 1st South | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 100 North | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 250 North | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Heise Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 200 North | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Roberts, ID and Heise, ID.
Start on ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Turn straight onto ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Continue on East 300 North
Continue on North 4570 East
Continue on East 250 North
At end of road, turn right onto North 4700 East
Turn left onto East 200 North
Turn slight right onto Heise Road
Continue on North 4800 East
Continue on East 150 North
Continue on Heise Road
Continue on East 100 North
Continue on East 100 North
Turn straight onto North 5050 East
Continue on East Heise Road
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 21.9 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto North 4700 East
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto East 200 North
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| premium | $5.13 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Roberts on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Heise on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating local routes, including East 300 North, East 650 North, and North 3500 East. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 9.6 miles on East 300 North. Expect a rural cruising experience as you travel between these Idaho locations.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 21.9 miles in near North 4700 East.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roberts, ID to Heise, ID is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.9 miles (North 4700 East): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (East 200 North): Navigation decision point.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
225 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
5,003 ft
~27.8 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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