How far is Mountain Home, ID from Twin Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Mountain Home, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
84.64 mi
01h 16m
Flight
73.73 mi
118.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.73 mi
Kilometers
118.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.64 mi
Kilometers
136.22 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Sat, May 30, 5:47 AM MDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Sat, May 30, 7:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-05-30T04:30
Arrive Twin Falls
Sat, May 30, 5:47 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Home
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
Bliss
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Mountain Home
42.3 mi
00h 38m
To Twin Falls
42.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph NW
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 Mountain Home and Twin Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Twin Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd North Street

    592 ft · 26 sec · East 2nd North Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto American Legion Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · American Legion Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 East, US 26 East, US 30 East

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    954 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

    46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home 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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
76.8 mi · 91%
American Legion Boulevard
1.42 mi · 2%
US 93
0.87 mi · 1%
I 84 East
0.26 mi
East 2nd North Street
0.11 mi
Shoshone Street East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

76.8 mi · 01h 12m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
73.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bliss
00h 38m from Mountain Home
Leave By
3:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Bliss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Mountain Home and 42.3 miles from Twin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.64 one way or $23.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Mountain Home and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Twin Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Bliss

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

56 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 73.73 mi (118.65 km).

Mountain Home

#1 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population14,562
Coordinates43.1329500, -115.6912000
Altitude959
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 2nd North Street (-115.691264, 43.133029)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.64
Round trip
$23.28
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.64 $23.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $4.55 $13.60 $27.20
Diesel $5.41 $16.18 $32.36

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

There is no time difference between Mountain Home and Twin Falls. The current time is 04:30:33.

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.