How far is Glenns Ferry, ID from Twin Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Glenns Ferry, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.93 mi
00h 55m
Flight
50.49 mi
81.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.49 mi
Kilometers
81.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.93 mi
Kilometers
93.23 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 10:49 PM MDT
Return by in Glenns Ferry
Mon, Jun 1, 11:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenns Ferry
2026-06-01T21:53
Arrive Twin Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 10:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenns Ferry
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
Hagerman
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Glenns Ferry
29 mi
00h 27m
To Twin Falls
29 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM MDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glenns Ferry and Twin Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenns Ferry and Twin Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    50 m · 12 sec · North Commercial Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    50.8 mi · 48 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    954 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

    46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenns Ferry 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
50.8 mi · 88%
East 1st Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
US 93
0.87 mi · 2%
North Commercial Street
0.03 mi
Shoshone Street East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

50.8 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hagerman
00h 27m from Glenns Ferry
Leave By
4:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenns Ferry and Sunny near Twin Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenns Ferry to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Hagerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Glenns Ferry and 29 miles from Twin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenns Ferry and Sunny near Twin Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Hagerman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hagerman, 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 Hagerman.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

45 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenns Ferry and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 50.49 mi (81.26 km).

Glenns Ferry

#1 Glenns Ferry

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

Population1,303
Coordinates42.9549000, -115.3009000
Altitude783
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: (-115.30086, 42.954789)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $4.55 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $5.41 $11.04 $22.08

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenns Ferry and Twin Falls. The current time is 21:53:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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