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

The driving distance from Shoshone, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
26.3 mi
00h 32m
Flight
25.92 mi
41.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.92 mi
Kilometers
41.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.3 mi
Kilometers
42.33 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twin Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM MDT
Return by in Shoshone
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoshone
2026-04-22T23:16
Arrive Twin Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shoshone
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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Shoshone
13.2 mi
00h 16m
To Twin Falls
13.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 24 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Greenwood Street

    23.6 mi · 28 min · South Greenwood Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 3000 East Road

    2933 ft · 1 min · North 3000 East Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Lakes Boulevard North

    2 mi · 5 min · Blue Lakes Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

    46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shoshone and Twin Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Greenwood Street
23.6 mi · 90%
Blue Lakes Boulevard North
2 mi · 8%
North 3000 East Road
0.56 mi · 2%
Shoshone Street East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Greenwood Street

Turn left onto South Greenwood Street

23.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
00h 16m from Shoshone
Leave By
7:24 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Shoshone and Rain Showers near Twin Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shoshone to Twin Falls?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Shoshone and 13.2 miles from Twin Falls.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Shoshone and Rain Showers near Twin Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoshone and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.72 km).

Shoshone

#1 Shoshone

City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States

Population1,502
Coordinates42.9360200, -114.4058800
Altitude1208
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: (-114.405694, 42.935949)
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.93 $7.87
Premium $4.55 $4.23 $8.46
Diesel $5.41 $5.03 $10.07

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shoshone and Twin Falls. The current time is 23:16:21.

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.