Barstow to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

649.1 miles 1044.7 km · straight line
779 miles estimated 1253.6 km · driving distance
15h 40min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Barstow to Idaho Falls is 649.1 miles (1044.7 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located NNE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow 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 Barstow to Idaho Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 40min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 48min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 22min $93–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Idaho Falls

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients