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

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to American Falls, ID is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.09 mi
01h 33m
Flight
83.05 mi
133.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.09 mi
Kilometers
144.99 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in American Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 AM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-04-15T05:35
Arrive American Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Falls
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
Declo
ID

City in Cassia County, Idaho, United States

From Twin Falls
44.9 mi
00h 46m
To American Falls
45.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shoshone Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shoshone Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Kimberly Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Kimberly Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 3800 North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North

  5. 5

    Continue on ID 50

    2114 ft · 28 sec · ID 50

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.4 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 Business, ID 37: Rockland, American Falls

    1082 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2230 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Fort Hall Avenue

    2888 ft · 1 min · Fort Hall Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and American 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 84%
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 5%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 5%
South Frontage Road
2.08 mi · 2%
ID 50
0.82 mi · 1%
Shoshone Street East
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

39.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Declo
00h 46m from Twin Falls
Leave By
3:24 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Twin Falls and Chance Light Rain near American Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Declo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Twin Falls and 45.2 miles from American Falls.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Twin Falls and Chance Light Rain near American Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Declo

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

68 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and American Falls. Straight-line distance: 83.05 mi (133.65 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
American Falls

#2 American Falls

City in Idaho

Population4,315
Coordinates42.7860200, -112.8544400
Altitude1343
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: American Falls (-112.85444, 42.78602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.45 $26.91
Premium $4.55 $14.47 $28.93
Diesel $5.41 $17.21 $34.42

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and American Falls. The current time is 05:35:45.

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.