How far is Moscow, ID from Twin Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Moscow, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 426.2 miles (685.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moscow and Twin Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moscow and Twin Falls.
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Start on East 3rd Street
647 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise
68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 38 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cole Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
121.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
954 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East
46 m · 3 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 Moscow and Twin Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
122 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Moscow and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Twin Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moscow to Twin Falls?
The road trip is about 426.2 miles (685.9 km) and usually takes 07h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.7 miles from Moscow and 214.5 miles from Twin Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.55 one way or $117.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Moscow and Twin Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Moscow and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Twin Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cascade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 313.91 mi (505.19 km).
#1 Moscow
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 25,702 |
| Coordinates | 46.7323900, -117.0001700 |
| Altitude | 786 |
| 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: 686 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 19m |
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 | $58.55 | $117.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $63.63 | $127.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $68.42 | $136.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $81.40 | $162.79 |
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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