Commute Guide
Commute times vary wildly across any metro area. We sorted every community by off-peak drive time to the metro hub so you can find the sweet spot between distance and affordability.
10 communities · 3 regions
Rankings
Community Comparison
| # | Community | Off-Peak | Rush Hour | Walk Score | Bike Score | Transit Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ammon Idaho Falls Ammon | ~8 min | — | Low — primarily suburban single-family residential; car-dependent outside dense commercial corridors | Moderate — Sand Creek Trail and Snake River Greenbelt connections | Limited — no dedicated Ammon transit; GIFT On-Demand serves Idaho Falls city limits only |
| 2 | Iona North Valley | ~10 min | ~14 min | — | — | — |
| 3 | Ucon North Valley | ~12 min | ~15 min | — | — | — |
| 4 | Shelley South Corridor | ~12-14 min | ~18-20 min | Low - car-dependent; State Street downtown core is walkable but outlying subdivisions are not | — | 0 - no fixed-route transit |
| 5 | Rigby North Valley | ~17 min | ~22 min | — | — | — |
| 6 | Roberts North Valley | ~22 min | ~27 min | — | — | — |
| 7 | Firth South Corridor | ~23 min | ~28 min | Very low - car-dependent; in-town grid has sidewalks near schools | — | 0 - no public transit |
| 8 | Ririe North Valley | ~30 min | ~35 min | — | — | — |
| 9 | Menan North Valley | ~32 min | ~38 min | — | — | — |
| 10 | Idaho Falls Idaho Falls Ammon | 0 min | — | 42 — 2nd most walkable city in Idaho (Walk Score); downtown and Westside are more walkable than the citywide average | Moderate — Snake River Greenbelt is the core paved network; limited on-street bike lanes citywide | Limited — GIFT On-Demand point-to-point service within city limits only, Monday–Saturday |
Common Questions
FAQ — Idaho Falls communities
What is a Walk Score?
Walk Score measures the walkability of an address on a 0–100 scale based on proximity to amenities. Scores above 70 are “very walkable,” 50–70 is “somewhat walkable,” and below 50 is car-dependent.
How does traffic affect commute times?
Rush hour on major highways can add 50–100% to drive times. Off-peak times shown are the best-case scenario.