How far is Garden City, ID from Twin Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Garden City, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.96 mi
01h 58m
Flight
115.74 mi
186.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Garden City.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.74 mi
Kilometers
186.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.96 mi
Kilometers
213.98 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 PM MDT
Return by in Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garden City
2026-04-18T21:02
Arrive Twin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garden City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Garden City
64.7 mi
00h 59m
To Twin Falls
68.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Twin Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Twin Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East 33rd Street

    20 m · 8 sec · East 33rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Chinden Boulevard

    1966 ft · 50 sec · West Chinden Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward US 20 East, US 26

    1200 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Boise Connector

    1.5 km · 1 min · Boise Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on West Myrtle Street

    1583 ft · 44 sec · West Myrtle Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    2398 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Capitol Boulevard

    2078 ft · 50 sec · South Capitol Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Capitol Boulevard

    56 m · 6 sec · South Capitol Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on South Federal Way

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Federal Way

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1557 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Broadway Avenue

    2089 ft · 46 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    117.4 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    954 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

    46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Twin Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
117 mi · 88%
South Federal Way
2.1 mi · 2%
Boise Connector
0.95 mi · 1%
US 93
0.87 mi · 1%
South 9th Street
0.45 mi
South Capitol Boulevard
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

117 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
00h 59m from Garden City
Leave By
2:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garden City and Mostly Sunny near Twin Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Garden City and 68.3 miles from Twin Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garden City and Mostly Sunny near Twin Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenns Ferry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glenns Ferry.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 115.74 mi (186.26 km).

Garden City

#1 Garden City

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population11,969
Coordinates43.6221100, -116.2381700
Altitude815
CountryUnited States
Twin Falls

#2 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
Start: East 33rd Street (-116.238131, 43.622083)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.52
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.26 $36.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.84 $39.69
Premium $4.55 $21.33 $42.67
Diesel $5.41 $25.38 $50.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Garden City and Twin Falls. The current time is 21:02:09.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.