How far is Twin Falls, ID from Priest River, ID?

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Priest River, ID is about 599.6 miles (965 km), with a travel time of about 11h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
599.63 mi
11h 06m
Flight
405.92 mi
653.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.92 mi
Kilometers
653.27 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
599.63 mi
Kilometers
965.01 km
Drive Time
11h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Priest River
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM PDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-04-22T20:43
Arrive Priest River
Thu, Apr 23, 7:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
11h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:07 PM to 5:37 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Falls
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Twin Falls
299.5 mi
05h 33m
To Priest River
300.1 mi
05h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 24 mph W
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Priest River.

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 84 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    361.3 mi · 6 hr 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto McNary Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  21. 21

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on North Newport Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Newport Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Newport Highway

    65 m · 13 sec · North Newport Highway

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Newport Highway

    49 m · 9 sec · North Newport Highway

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto North Newport Highway

    38.7 mi · 51 min · North Newport Highway

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto South Union Avenue

    76 m · 17 sec · South Union Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    743 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South State Avenue

    2173 ft · 41 sec · South State Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  36. 36

    Turn left onto State Highway 57

    149 m · 14 sec · State Highway 57

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Jackson Avenue

    628 ft · 30 sec · East Jackson Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    88 m · 13 sec · 7th Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Summit Boulevard

    118 m · 17 sec · Summit Boulevard

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summit Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
361 mi · 60%
US 395 North
140 mi · 23%
North Newport Highway
41 mi · 7%
McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 3%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.2 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+193.7 mi
405.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
05h 33m from Twin Falls
Leave By
1:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Twin Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Priest River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Priest River?

The road trip is about 599.6 miles (965 km) and usually takes 11h 06m 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?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 299.5 miles from Twin Falls and 300.1 miles from Priest River.

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

The direct path is about 405.9 miles (653.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 193.7 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 $82.38 one way or $164.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188 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 Priest River, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Twin Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Priest River.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Priest River. Straight-line distance: 405.92 mi (653.27 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
Priest River

#2 Priest River

City in Bonner County, Idaho

Population1,893
Coordinates48.1809700, -116.9115700
Altitude652
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Priest River (-116.91157, 48.18097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 965 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.16 gal
80.1 L · about $82.38
Round trip
$164.75
42.32 gal · 160.2 L
Estimated CO2
188 kg one way
Round trip: 376.1 kg / 829 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $82.38 $164.75
Mid-grade $4.23 $89.53 $179.06
Premium $4.55 $96.26 $192.51
Diesel $5.41 $114.52 $229.04

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Twin Falls, ID and Priest River, ID. The current time in Twin Falls is 20:43:28, although it is 19:43:28 in Priest River.

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.