154 Miles from Idaho Falls to Almo.

There will always be some debate about the "best" way to get to City of Rocks. We've talked with numerous people about that topic. We've received numerous answers.
Mapquest says the distance from Idaho Falls to Almo is 154 miles. The Mapquest computer route luckily shows our preferred route via Declo and Albion.You can click here to see it.

We have driven the Oakley route and do not like it. It's a boring road between Burley and Oakley. Plus, Oakley isn't at all as interesting as the Idaho guidebooks would have you believe. Also, the gravel road from Oakley to the City of Rocks gate is washboarded and annoying. Likewise, the climb up the backside of City of Rocks is a fairly rough road that requires slow going.

It's much prettier to come to City of Rocks via the Old California Trail. One could easily spend some time poking around any of the communities along the way: Declo, Albion, Elba and Almo. Be sure to stop at the California Trail marker south of Elba. It's a very well done Eagle Scout project!