How far is Twin Falls, ID from Shelley, ID?
The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Shelley, ID is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Power County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Falls and Shelley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Shelley.
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Start on Shoshone Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · Shoshone Street East
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Kimberly Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Kimberly Road
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Continue on East 3800 North
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North
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Continue on ID 50
2114 ft · 28 sec · ID 50
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Take the ramp straight
2203 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
35.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelley-Firth Area
1276 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East 1250 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · East 1250 North
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Continue on East 1275 North
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1275 North
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Continue on Fir Street
1531 ft · 30 sec · Fir Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
2967 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and Shelley.
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
Continue straight
62.7 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Sunny near Shelley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Shelley?
The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 76.4 miles from Twin Falls and 76.6 miles from Shelley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Falls and Sunny near Shelley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Shelley. Straight-line distance: 131 mi (210.82 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 Shelley
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813000, -112.1233100 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelley (-112.12331, 43.3813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $24.56 | $49.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $29.22 | $58.45 |
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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