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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Quick Snapshot
Road
426.22 mi
07h 30m
Flight
313.91 mi
505.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.91 mi
Kilometers
505.19 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.22 mi
Kilometers
685.93 km
Drive Time
07h 30m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Sat, May 30, 11:56 AM MDT
Return by in Moscow
Sat, May 30, 6:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-05-30T03:26
Arrive Twin Falls
Sat, May 30, 10:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:31 PM to 4:01 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cascade
ID

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

From Moscow
211.7 mi
03h 45m
To Twin Falls
214.5 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    647 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on ID 55

    18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 55

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55

  14. 14

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  15. 15

    Continue on ID 55

    2 mi · 5 min · ID 55

  16. 16

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  18. 18

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 38 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Cole Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cole Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    121.7 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  27. 27

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    954 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

    46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
122 mi · 29%
Missoula
68.1 mi · 16%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 11%
ID 55
20.5 mi · 5%
Highway 55
15 mi · 4%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.3 mi
313.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
03h 45m from Moscow
Leave By
8:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

45 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Ontario

91 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Boise, Idaho

101 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

112 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 313.91 mi (505.19 km).

Moscow

#1 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
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: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 686 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.04 gal
56.93 L · about $58.55
Round trip
$117.10
30.08 gal · 113.86 L
Estimated CO2
133.7 kg one way
Round trip: 267.3 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Idaho · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Moscow, ID and Twin Falls, ID. The current time in Moscow is 03:26:15, although it is 04:26:15 in Twin Falls.

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.