How far is Preston, ID from Twin Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Preston, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Twin Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Twin Falls.
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Start on North State Street
33.7 mi · 42 min · North State Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2766 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.2 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1103 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 86 West
3220 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
2061 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South 1150 East
147 m · 8 sec · South 1150 East
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Continue on ID 50
2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50
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Continue on South 1150 East
1.1 km · 47 sec · South 1150 East
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Turn right onto East 3900 North Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East 3900 North Road
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Continue on Addison Avenue East
3.9 mi · 7 min · Addison Avenue East
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Continue on Addison Ave East
1 mi · 2 min · Addison Ave East
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Turn left onto Shoshone Street East
55 m · 6 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 Preston and Twin Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86 West
Continue straight
62.7 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Preston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Twin Falls?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Preston and 91 miles from Twin Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 1:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Preston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 135.88 mi (218.67 km).
#1 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0963100, -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $27.16 | $54.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.20 | $58.41 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $34.75 | $69.49 |
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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