Idaho Falls to Tacoma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.4 miles 914.8 km · straight line
682.1 miles estimated 1097.8 km · driving distance
13h 43min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Tacoma?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Tacoma is 568.4 miles (914.8 km) as the crow flies. Tacoma is located WNW of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.1 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Tacoma in Washington.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Idaho Falls and Tacoma. 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 Tacoma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 43min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 28min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 50min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Tacoma

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
Tacoma
47.25°N, 122.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
74m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients