Idaho Falls to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

747.4 miles 1202.8 km · straight line
913.3 miles actual route 1469.8 km · driving distance
15h 45min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
208° SSW bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Long Beach, California is 747.4 miles (1202.8 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located SSW of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 913.3 miles, taking about 15h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Long Beach, California in California.

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 Idaho Falls and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Idaho Falls to Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 45min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 54min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~20h 29min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM