How far is Hansen, ID from Buhl, ID?

The driving distance from Hansen, ID to Buhl, ID is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.61 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.8 mi
38.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.8 mi
Kilometers
38.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.22 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buhl
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM MDT
Return by in Hansen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hansen
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Buhl
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hansen
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Twin Falls
ID

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

From Hansen
12.8 mi
00h 19m
To Buhl
12.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph W
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 29 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hansen and Buhl.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hansen and Buhl.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Avenue

    2 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    952 ft · 47 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kimberly Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Kimberly Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blue Lakes Boulevard

    621 ft · 19 sec · Blue Lakes Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Avenue East

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Addison Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Addison Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 3900 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min · 3900 North

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway Avenue South

    2792 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue South

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hansen and Buhl.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3900 North
11.7 mi · 46%
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 19%
Addison Avenue
2.93 mi · 11%
Main Street North
1.54 mi · 6%
2nd Avenue East
1.26 mi · 5%
Broadway Avenue South
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

3900 North

Continue on 3900 North

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Falls
00h 19m from Hansen
Leave By
7:14 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hansen and Rain Showers near Buhl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hansen to Buhl?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Hansen and 12.8 miles from Buhl.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hansen and Rain Showers near Buhl.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

1 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hansen and Buhl. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.31 km).

Hansen

#1 Hansen

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population1,284
Coordinates42.5306800, -114.3010100
Altitude1228
CountryUnited States
Buhl

#2 Buhl

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates42.5990700, -114.7594900
Altitude1149
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-114.301038, 42.530685)
End: Main Street (-114.759535, 42.599112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$7.01
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.50 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.55 $4.09 $8.19
Diesel $5.41 $4.87 $9.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hansen and Buhl. The current time is 23:13:42.

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.