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

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Buhl, ID is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
16.47 mi
00h 25m
Flight
15.4 mi
24.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.51 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buhl
Fri, Apr 17, 12:20 PM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 12:45 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-04-17T11:55
Arrive Buhl
Fri, Apr 17, 12:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Twin Falls
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Filer
ID

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

From Twin Falls
8.2 mi
00h 12m
To Buhl
8.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
50°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shoshone Street East

    3238 ft · 1 min · Shoshone Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue North

    1 km · 60 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Addison Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Addison Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 3900 North

    11.7 mi · 17 min · 3900 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway Avenue South

    2792 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3900 North
11.7 mi · 71%
Addison Avenue
2.93 mi · 18%
2nd Avenue North
0.64 mi · 4%
Shoshone Street East
0.61 mi · 4%
Broadway Avenue South
0.53 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

3900 North

Continue on 3900 North

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Filer
00h 12m from Twin Falls
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Sunny near Buhl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Filer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Twin Falls and 8.3 miles from Buhl.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Filer

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

12 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Buhl. Straight-line distance: 15.4 mi (24.78 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
Buhl

#2 Buhl

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates42.5990700, -114.7594900
Altitude1149
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Buhl (-114.75949, 42.59907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.2 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.16 gal · 4.4 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.45 $4.91
Premium $4.55 $2.64 $5.28
Diesel $5.41 $3.14 $6.28

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and Buhl. The current time is 11:55:18.

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.