How far is Iona, ID from Twin Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Iona, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 166 miles (267.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
166.04 mi
02h 29m
Flight
143.95 mi
231.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.95 mi
Kilometers
231.66 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.04 mi
Kilometers
267.22 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM MDT
Return by in Iona
Wed, May 13, 2:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iona
2026-05-12T21:55
Arrive Twin Falls
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iona
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
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Iona
83 mi
01h 14m
To Twin Falls
83.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iona and Twin Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Olson Avenue

    129 m · 20 sec · Olson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Iona Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · East Iona Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    39 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Iona Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 5th East

    1031 ft · 27 sec · North 5th East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive

    575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello

    1466 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls

    2061 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 1150 East

    147 m · 8 sec · South 1150 East

  18. 18

    Continue on ID 50

    2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50

  19. 19

    Continue on South 1150 East

    1.1 km · 47 sec · South 1150 East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 3900 North Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East 3900 North Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Addison Avenue East

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Addison Avenue East

  22. 22

    Continue on Addison Ave East

    1 mi · 2 min · Addison Ave East

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Shoshone Street East

    55 m · 6 sec · Shoshone Street East

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iona 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 38%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 28%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.1 mi · 24%
East Iona Road
4.59 mi · 3%
Addison Avenue East
3.86 mi · 2%
East 3900 North Road
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 14m from Iona
Leave By
1:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iona 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 Iona to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 166 miles (267.2 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Iona and 83.1 miles from Twin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iona and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 143.95 mi (231.66 km).

Iona

#1 Iona

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates43.5263000, -111.9330200
Altitude1458
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: Olson Avenue (-111.932812, 43.526304)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.63
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.81 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.79 $49.59
Premium $4.55 $26.66 $53.31
Diesel $5.41 $31.71 $63.43

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Iona and Twin Falls. The current time is 21:55:29.

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.