How far is Hansen, ID from Castleford, ID?

The driving distance from Hansen, ID to Castleford, ID is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
30.3 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.9 mi
46.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.9 mi
Kilometers
46.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.3 mi
Kilometers
48.77 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castleford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM MDT
Return by in Hansen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hansen
2026-04-22T22:17
Arrive Castleford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hansen
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
Filer
ID

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

From Hansen
15 mi
00h 24m
To Castleford
15.3 mi
00h 24m

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 30 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Center Street East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Street East

  5. 5

    Continue on East 3700 North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East 3700 North

  6. 6

    Continue on Orchard Drive East

    6 mi · 11 min · Orchard Drive East

  7. 7

    Continue on East 3700 North

    16.4 mi · 29 min · East 3700 North

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 900 East

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 900 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Lily Grade Road

    630 ft · 13 sec · Lily Grade Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lily Grade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3700 North
19.2 mi · 63%
Orchard Drive East
5.98 mi · 20%
Center Street East
1.1 mi · 4%
North 900 East
0.87 mi · 3%
Main Street North
0.18 mi · 1%
Lily Grade Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

East 3700 North

Continue on East 3700 North

16.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Filer
00h 24m from Hansen
Leave By
4:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hansen and Rain Showers near Castleford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Filer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Hansen and 15.3 miles from Castleford.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 4:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Filer

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

12 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hansen and Castleford. Straight-line distance: 28.9 mi (46.51 km).

Hansen

#1 Hansen

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Castleford

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population250
Coordinates42.5207400, -114.8683900
Altitude1180
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-114.301038, 42.530685)
End: Lily Grade Road (-114.868408, 42.52074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.33
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.17 $8.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.55 $4.87 $9.73
Diesel $5.41 $5.79 $11.58

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 Castleford. The current time is 22:17:22.

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.