Boulder to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422.2 miles 679.5 km · straight line
506.7 miles estimated 815.4 km · driving distance
10h 12min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Boulder to Idaho Falls is 422.2 miles (679.5 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located NW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.7 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Idaho Falls in Idaho.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 12min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 14min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 41min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Idaho Falls

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients