How far is Malad City, ID from Twin Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Malad City, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malad City and Twin Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malad City and Twin Falls.
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Start on 200 West
965 ft · 45 sec · 200 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bannock Street
2427 ft · 47 sec · Bannock Street
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Turn left onto 50 North
1731 ft · 29 sec · 50 North
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Continue on 50 Street South
1815 ft · 37 sec · 50 Street South
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Take the ramp left
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
58.2 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1103 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 86 West
3220 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
2061 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South 1150 East
147 m · 8 sec · South 1150 East
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Continue on ID 50
2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50
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Continue on South 1150 East
1.1 km · 47 sec · South 1150 East
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Turn right onto East 3900 North Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East 3900 North Road
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Continue on Addison Avenue East
3.9 mi · 7 min · Addison Avenue East
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Continue on Addison Ave East
1 mi · 2 min · Addison Ave East
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Turn left onto Shoshone Street East
55 m · 6 sec · Shoshone Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Malad City and Twin Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Malad City 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 Malad City to Twin Falls?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 86 miles from Malad City and 84.8 miles from Twin Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 1:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.47 one way or $46.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Malad City and Sunny near Twin Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malad City and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 115.68 mi (186.17 km).
#1 Malad City
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 42.1915900, -112.2508000 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Twin Falls
The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
| Population | 50,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.5629700, -114.4608700 |
| Altitude | 1138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $23.47 | $46.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.51 | $51.03 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $32.63 | $65.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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