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

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Ketchum, ID is about 81 miles (130.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
80.98 mi
01h 55m
Flight
77.39 mi
124.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.39 mi
Kilometers
124.54 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.98 mi
Kilometers
130.32 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ketchum
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Ketchum
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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

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
Richfield
ID

City in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States

From Twin Falls
40.5 mi
00h 57m
To Ketchum
40.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 mph W
Destination
40°F
Thursday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shoshone Street East

    25 m · 4 sec · Shoshone Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Avenue East

    69 m · 17 sec · 11th Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Addison Avenue

    106 m · 18 sec · Addison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Blue Lakes Boulevard North

    2 mi · 4 min · Blue Lakes Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 3000 East Road

    24.9 mi · 31 min · North 3000 East Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Sun Valley Road

    47 m · 6 sec · East Sun Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3000 East Road
78.8 mi · 97%
Blue Lakes Boulevard North
1.98 mi · 2%
Addison Avenue
0.07 mi
11th Avenue East
0.04 mi
East Sun Valley Road
0.03 mi
Shoshone Street East
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

North 3000 East Road

Continue straight

53.9 mi · 01h 19m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 57m from Twin Falls
Leave By
2:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Twin Falls and Light Snow Likely near Ketchum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.3 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Twin Falls and 40.5 miles from Ketchum.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 2:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

59 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Ketchum. Straight-line distance: 77.39 mi (124.54 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

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

#2 Ketchum

City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States

Population2,855
Coordinates43.6807400, -114.3636600
Altitude1784
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Ketchum (-114.36366, 43.68074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.27
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.10 $24.20
Premium $4.55 $13.01 $26.02
Diesel $5.41 $15.48 $30.96

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 Twin Falls and Ketchum. The current time is 08:31:14.

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.