Albert Lea to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

932.7 miles 1501.1 km · straight line
1119.3 miles estimated 1801.3 km · driving distance
22h 31min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Albert Lea from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Albert Lea to Idaho Falls is 932.7 miles (1501.1 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located W of Albert Lea. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1119.3 miles, taking about 22h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Albert Lea in Minnesota and Idaho Falls in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albert Lea and Idaho Falls. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albert Lea to Idaho Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 31min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 1min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 16min $134–$392* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albert Lea & Idaho Falls

Quick Facts

Albert Lea
43.65°N, 93.37°W
America/Chicago
379m elevation
Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients