How far is Twin Falls, ID from Emmett, ID?
The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Emmett, ID is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Falls and Emmett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Emmett.
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Start on Shoshone Street East
25 m · 4 sec · Shoshone Street East
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue East
69 m · 17 sec · 11th Avenue East
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Turn sharp right onto Addison Avenue
106 m · 18 sec · Addison Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Lakes Boulevard North
2 mi · 4 min · Blue Lakes Boulevard North
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Continue on North 3000 East Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 84 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
126.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCall
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc Call
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eagle Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · South Eagle Road
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Emmett Highway
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Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
1232 ft · 25 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2624 ft · 53 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 4th Street
23 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 32 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and Emmett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
127 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely leaving Twin Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Emmett?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Twin Falls and 80.2 miles from Emmett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely around Twin Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Emmett. Straight-line distance: 136.86 mi (220.26 km).
#1 Twin Falls
The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
| Population | 50,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.5629700, -114.4608700 |
| Altitude | 1138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.63 | $61.26 |
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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