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

The driving distance from Sandpoint, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 555.7 miles (894.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 407.6 miles (655.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 56m 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
555.71 mi
09h 58m
Flight
407.56 mi
655.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
407.56 mi
Kilometers
655.91 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
555.71 mi
Kilometers
894.33 km
Drive Time
09h 58m

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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 09h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Tue, May 5, 1:51 AM MDT
Return by in Sandpoint
Tue, May 5, 10:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandpoint
2026-05-04T14:53
Arrive Twin Falls
Tue, May 5, 12:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:58 PM to 6:28 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
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandpoint
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
Lewiston Orchards
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America

From Sandpoint
309.8 mi
04h 59m
To Twin Falls
245.9 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 5th Avenue

    55 m · 13 sec · North 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1381 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    1921 ft · 33 sec · North 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto East Superior Street

    702 ft · 12 sec · East Superior Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1821 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.8 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  13. 13

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  14. 14

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    912 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    52 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 41 sec · East Theater Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield

    2590 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    215.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    123.3 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    954 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 9 min

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

    46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandpoint 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
215 mi · 39%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
145 mi · 26%
East Superior Street
134 mi · 24%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 13%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23.7 mi · 4%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

215 mi · 03h 48m

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
09h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.1 mi
407.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston Orchards
04h 59m from Sandpoint
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 555.7 miles (894.3 km) and usually takes 09h 58m 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?

Lewiston Orchards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 309.8 miles from Sandpoint and 245.9 miles from Twin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 407.6 miles (655.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.1 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 $76.34 one way or $152.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sandpoint and Twin Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sandpoint and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Twin Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston Orchards

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

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

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

6 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

39 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

43 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

63 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandpoint and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 407.56 mi (655.91 km).

Sandpoint

#1 Sandpoint

City in Idaho

Population8,931
Coordinates48.2765900, -116.5532500
Altitude639
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: North 5th Avenue (-116.553491, 48.276589)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 894 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.61 gal
74.23 L · about $76.34
Round trip
$152.68
39.22 gal · 148.46 L
Estimated CO2
174.3 kg one way
Round trip: 348.5 kg / 768 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $76.34 $152.68
Mid-grade $4.23 $82.97 $165.94
Premium $4.55 $89.21 $178.41
Diesel $5.41 $106.13 $212.26

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sandpoint, ID and Twin Falls, ID. The current time in Sandpoint is 14:53:40, although it is 15:53:40 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.