Idaho Falls to Newton, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Idaho Falls from Newton, Iowa?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Newton, Iowa is 971.4 miles (1563.3 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Iowa is located E of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1165.7 miles, taking about 23h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Newton, Iowa 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 Newton, Iowa. 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.