How far is Idaho Falls?

How far is Idaho Falls from West Yellowstone and is it worth the trip??? We are planning a trip to Yellowstone in late June and trying to make sure we see all of the ';MUST SEE'; we have 2 weeks. Thanks for any info.

How far is Idaho Falls?

West Yellowstone is 110 miles from Idaho Falls and a gorgeous drive. Time-wise it will depend on road construction and the time of year you are there.

Check this link for a good visual map:

nps.gov/yell/…transpto.htm

Have fun.

How far is Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls is 2 hours south of West Yellowstone. If you%26#39;re driving down, I would highly recommend you take the scenic route through Mesa Falls (it%26#39;ll add about 20 minutes to your drive time, plus however long you stop to enjoy the falls), and puts you back on the highway in Ashton.

';Is it worth the trip?'; Gosh, Wench01, I dunno. What did you have in mind to see? Idaho Falls is mainly the shopping center for this area, and we have a nice greenbelt. It%26#39;s kind of a quiet little town, and very family-oriented (not much in the way of entertainment), but there are a few bars and restaurants that I could recommend. If you%26#39;re interested in a dinner theater/wild west type show, the Mountain River Ranch (in Ririe, about 15 minutes outside of town, www.mountainriverranch.com) is a lot of fun and very reasonably priced.

If you%26#39;re looking for more nightlife, then I%26#39;d recommend you head over to Jackson, WY.

Thanks for the info, and thank you Elderberrygal for the link to a Yellowstone detail map. I%26#39;m not sure if we will make it to Idaho Falls, the more I research the more places I want to go. It started out with Jackson Wy %26amp; West Yellowstone MT, now I am thinking about Mt. Rushmore, I think I should stop researching or I will not have enough time. It all looks so beautiful, as you can see I am from Michigan-very flat....

Oh, my wife reminded me of another attraction that lots of out-of-towners seem to enjoy: Bear World. It%26#39;s about 1/2 hour north of Idaho Falls as you come into town. Yellowstone National Park doesn%26#39;t have nearly the bear presence that it did back in the 60%26#39;s (you know, when they%26#39;d come up to your car and you%26#39;d feed them through the window) - so if you don%26#39;t get to see any in the park, and want to see bears in a (fairly) natural environment, then you can check them out here. The animals (bears, elk, bison, coyotes, etc...) roam freely as you drive through the park. It%26#39;s kind of an interactive zoo.

It%26#39;s right off Highway 20 between Rexburg and Idaho Falls.

Wench01~ Didn%26#39;t see the second half of your question. Is it worth the trip?

I have no idea what you would like to see. If you are Mormon the The Temple is always an attraction for church members...but beyond that...no it%26#39;s not a tourist spot on most lists.

(I grew up there and moved away for college...have not returned for more than a class reunion. It%26#39;s a small quiet town that has very little geographic scenery or interest. I hate to sound rude, but it really isn%26#39;t a place you%26#39;d miss not seeing unless you have family there!!!)

Jackson, Yellowstone, really really great sites to see. Happy planning!

It%26#39;s highly recommanded to visit Mount Rushmore, but from W. Yellowstone at takes you 2 days. I suggest to visit parts of Yellowstone NP on your way to Cody.WY and stay there for the night and visit Bill Cody%26#39;s splendid museum. The road from Fishing Bridge in Y NP to Cody is very scenic.

From Cody it%26#39;s a long drive to Mnt Rushmore.

You may stay at least 3 days in this area.

You can stare at the Heads in Mnt Rushmore for a hour or so but they won%26#39;t change.

There are several must sees in the area like:

Devils Tower NM

Badlands NP (Very impressive)

Custer State Park (An open zoo too)

Crazy Horse Memorial

Wind Cave NP

Jewel Cave NM

and towns like Lead and Deadfish (Sorry Deadwood!)

You won%26#39;t be disappointed!

And to something really completely different: Wounded Knee graveyard. Makes you think..

Some driving though.

Tet

Wench01, if you are looking for an impressive waterfall, you won%26#39;t find it in Idaho Falls. Those particular falls are more like a series of high rapids. For your time, you%26#39;ll be better off to stay in the Yellowstone area, and make the drive to Jackson Hole past the Tetons.

Best Regards,

Pug

I live near Idaho Falls. It takes us about 1 1/2 hours to make it there. There tends to be construction along the way in the summer. The road is 2 lanes most of the way, so you will most likely get stuck behind slow trucks and big tour buses. Definately worth the trip! We have been 10 times and it never gets old. Stop in West Yellowstone, Montana and check out the shops and town. It%26#39;s really fun. If you need a fun place to stay, there are some cabins near Old Faithful you can rent for as little as 50 bucks a night.

Have fun!