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

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.47 mi
02h 18m
Flight
137.57 mi
221.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.57 mi
Kilometers
221.4 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.47 mi
Kilometers
256.65 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Sat, May 30, 5:41 AM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Sat, May 30, 7:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-05-30T03:23
Arrive Idaho Falls
Sat, May 30, 5:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Rockland
ID

City in Power County, Idaho, United States

From Twin Falls
79.8 mi
01h 09m
To Idaho Falls
79.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Idaho 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

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    43.2 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Sunnyside Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and Idaho 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
146 mi · 91%
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 3%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 3%
West Sunnyside Road
2.59 mi · 2%
ID 50
0.82 mi · 1%
Shoshone Street East
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
01h 09m from Twin Falls
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Twin Falls and 79.6 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Twin Falls and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 137.57 mi (221.4 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

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

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.3 L · about $21.92
Round trip
$43.84
11.26 gal · 42.6 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.92 $43.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.82 $47.64
Premium $4.55 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.41 $30.47 $60.94

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. The current time is 03:23:35.

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.