How far is Twin Falls, ID from Payette, ID?
The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Payette, ID is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Falls and Payette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Payette.
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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
174.1 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Turn left onto North Whitley Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Whitley Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and Payette.
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
174 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Partly Sunny near Payette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Payette?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Twin Falls and 93.1 miles from Payette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Twin Falls and Partly Sunny near Payette.
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 Payette. Straight-line distance: 162.51 mi (261.53 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 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payette (-116.93377, 44.07822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $25.54 | $51.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $27.76 | $55.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $35.50 | $71.01 |
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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