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

The driving distance from Marsing, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.2 mi
02h 31m
Flight
136.78 mi
220.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.78 mi
Kilometers
220.13 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.2 mi
Kilometers
256.21 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM MDT
Return by in Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 8:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marsing
2026-04-18T03:15
Arrive Twin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marsing
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
Mountain Home
ID

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Marsing
79.6 mi
01h 15m
To Twin Falls
79.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Karcher Road

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Karcher Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1417 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 55

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    123.3 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    954 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

    46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marsing 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
138 mi · 87%
Karcher Road
9.36 mi · 6%
West Main Street
4.8 mi · 3%
US 93
0.87 mi · 1%
I 84 East
0.4 mi
State Highway 55
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

123 mi · 01h 57m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
01h 15m from Marsing
Leave By
1:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marsing and Mostly Sunny near Twin Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marsing to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Marsing and 79.6 miles from Twin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home

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

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

BUS

Boise, Idaho

68 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

86 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

118 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marsing and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 136.78 mi (220.13 km).

Marsing

#1 Marsing

City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates43.5454400, -116.8132000
Altitude701
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: Main Street (-116.813199, 43.545316)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.27 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
11.24 gal · 42.54 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.78 $47.56
Premium $4.55 $25.57 $51.13
Diesel $5.41 $30.42 $60.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Marsing and Twin Falls. The current time is 03:15:43.

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.