Idaho Falls to Marshalltown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

973 miles 1565.9 km · straight line
1167.6 miles estimated 1879.1 km · driving distance
23h 29min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Marshalltown?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Marshalltown is 973 miles (1565.9 km) as the crow flies. Marshalltown is located E of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1167.6 miles, taking about 23h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Marshalltown in Iowa.

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 Marshalltown. 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 Idaho Falls to Marshalltown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 29min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 11min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 32min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Marshalltown

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients