How far is Twin Falls, ID from Ponderay, ID?
The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Ponderay, ID is about 622.4 miles (1001.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 409.2 miles (658.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 11h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Falls and Ponderay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Ponderay.
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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
361.3 mi · 6 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
33.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Sandpoint, Moscow
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
44.4 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right
1667 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
68 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Birch Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Birch Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birch Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and Ponderay.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
361 mi · 06h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Twin Falls and Mostly Sunny near Ponderay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Ponderay?
The road trip is about 622.4 miles (1001.6 km) and usually takes 11h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lewiston Orchards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 310.9 miles from Twin Falls and 311.5 miles from Ponderay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 409.2 miles (658.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 213.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.49 one way or $170.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 195.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Twin Falls and Ponderay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Twin Falls and Mostly Sunny near Ponderay.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston Orchards
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 Lewiston Orchards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Ponderay. Straight-line distance: 409.26 mi (658.64 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 Ponderay
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 48.3054800, -116.5338000 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderay (-116.5338, 48.30548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1002 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 45m |
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 | $85.49 | $170.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $92.91 | $185.83 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $99.90 | $199.79 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $118.85 | $237.70 |
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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