Idaho Falls to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

730.9 miles 1176.3 km · straight line
899.6 miles actual route 1447.7 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Los Angeles?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Los Angeles is 730.9 miles (1176.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSW of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.6 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM