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

The driving distance from Murtaugh, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.31 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.97 mi
25.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.97 mi
Kilometers
25.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.31 mi
Kilometers
31.07 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30 AM MDT
Return by in Murtaugh
Wed, Jun 10, 4:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murtaugh
2026-06-10T02:58
Arrive Twin Falls
Wed, Jun 10, 3:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Murtaugh
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Hansen
ID

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

From Murtaugh
9.6 mi
00h 15m
To Twin Falls
9.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 26 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyd Street West

    2432 ft · 51 sec · Boyd Street West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4500 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North 4500 East

  3. 3

    Continue on East 3700 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 3700 North

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kimberly Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Kimberly Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Blue Lakes Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Blue Lakes Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Shoshone Street East

    55 m · 6 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 Murtaugh and Twin Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 25%
East 3700 North
3.15 mi · 16%
North 4500 East
3.05 mi · 16%
Blue Lakes Boulevard
1 mi · 5%
Boyd Street West
0.46 mi · 2%
Shoshone Street East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

6.74 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hansen
00h 15m from Murtaugh
Leave By
7:28 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murtaugh 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 Murtaugh to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hansen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Murtaugh and 9.7 miles from Twin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hansen

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

14 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murtaugh and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.97 mi (25.7 km).

Murtaugh

#1 Murtaugh

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population172
Coordinates42.4924100, -114.1622500
Altitude1245
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: Murtaugh (-114.16225, 42.49241)
End: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.88 $5.75
Premium $4.55 $3.09 $6.19
Diesel $5.41 $3.68 $7.36

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Murtaugh and Twin Falls. The current time is 02:58:58.

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.