Idaho Falls to Temple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1172.3 miles 1886.7 km · straight line
1406.8 miles estimated 2264 km · driving distance
28h 18min estimated drive time
$135 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Temple?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Temple is 1172.3 miles (1886.7 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located SE of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1406.8 miles, taking about 28h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Temple in Texas.

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 Temple. 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 Temple

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 18min $135 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 58min $113–$211* Budget
Train ~36h 47min $169–$492* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Temple

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 391 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients