How far is Twin Falls, ID from Soda Springs, ID?

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Soda Springs, ID is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
172.43 mi
02h 59m
Flight
145.38 mi
233.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.38 mi
Kilometers
233.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.43 mi
Kilometers
277.5 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soda Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-04-17T22:12
Arrive Soda Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

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
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Twin Falls
86.1 mi
01h 29m
To Soda Springs
86.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
39°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Soda Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Shoshone Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shoshone Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Kimberly Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Kimberly Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 3800 North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North

  5. 5

    Continue on ID 50

    2114 ft · 28 sec · ID 50

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake

    2781 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.3 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier

    1579 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Merrill Road

    31.6 mi · 38 min · East Merrill Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd South Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
102 mi · 59%
East Merrill Road
34.2 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 14%
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 3%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 2%
ID 50
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
145.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 29m from Twin Falls
Leave By
12:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Snow Showers Likely near Soda Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Soda Springs?

The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Twin Falls and 86.4 miles from Soda Springs.

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

The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Falls and Snow Showers Likely near Soda Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Soda Springs. Straight-line distance: 145.38 mi (233.96 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
Soda Springs

#2 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Soda Springs (-111.60467, 42.65437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.08 gal
23.03 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.34
12.16 gal · 46.06 L
Estimated CO2
54 kg one way
Round trip: 108.1 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.67 $47.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.72 $51.45
Premium $4.55 $27.66 $55.32
Diesel $5.41 $32.90 $65.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and Soda Springs. The current time is 22:12:24.

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.