Casper to Idaho Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.2 miles 468.7 km · straight line
364.1 miles estimated 585.9 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Casper from Idaho Falls?

The distance from Casper to Idaho Falls is 291.2 miles (468.7 km) as the crow flies. Idaho Falls is located W of Casper. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.1 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Casper in Wyoming 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 Casper 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 Casper to Idaho Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Casper & Idaho Falls

Quick Facts

Casper
42.87°N, 106.31°W
America/Denver
1560m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients