Origin
Shelley, ID
Night in Shelley on Saturday
Local time
10:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shelley, 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
13m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shelley, ID
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Idaho Falls, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Shelley to Idaho Falls, you are in for a quick, straightforward journey through the Mountain West. Covering just 8.2 miles, this trip typically takes about 11 minutes of driving time, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will navigate primarily via East Center Street, North State Street, and South Yellowstone Highway. Because the distance is so short, you certainly will not need an overnight stay to complete the transit. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly economical hop between these two Idaho locations. It is a practical, no-fuss route that serves as a reliable connector for your local travels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Yellowstone Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| North State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Stonebrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stone Run Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charleston Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Yellowstone Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelley, ID and Idaho Falls, ID.
1
Start on East Center Street
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on East Center Street
190 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
3
Turn right onto US 91
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North State Street
4
Continue on US 91
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Yellowstone Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunnyside Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stonebrook Lane
7
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
241 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Stone Run Lane
8
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Charleston Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Charleston Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Center Street
Continue onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Sunnyside Road
Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Stonebrook Lane
Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Stone Run Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Charleston Lane
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Idaho Falls, ID
Night in Idaho Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through town environments where the road character shifts frequently, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on East Center Street, you should be prepared for steady navigation through intersections and turns. This drive lacks the monotony of long-distance highway travel, offering instead a direct connection between Shelley and Idaho Falls. It is a functional, short-distance experience that prioritizes local access over open-road cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on South Yellowstone Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 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 (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Stonebrook Lane): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Shelley, ID
Full guide →Shelley is a town of 4,700 people (2019) in Southeastern Idaho known for its Spud Day festival.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on South Yellowstone Highway. 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: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (West Sunnyside Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Stonebrook Lane): Navigation decision point.
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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