Idaho Falls to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Idaho Falls from Kearney?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Kearney is 690.3 miles (1111 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located ESE of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 828.4 miles, taking about 16h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Kearney in Nebraska.

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. 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 Idaho Falls and Kearney. 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.