How far is Twin Falls, ID from Sugar City, ID?

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Sugar City, ID is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.43 mi
03h 12m
Flight
163.84 mi
263.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.84 mi
Kilometers
263.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.43 mi
Kilometers
308.07 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar City
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Sun, May 31, 7:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-05-31T01:14
Arrive Sugar City
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Twin Falls
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
95.6 mi
01h 36m
To Sugar City
95.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Falls and Sugar City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Sugar City.

  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 left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    46.3 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Yellowstone Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar City, Salem

    1435 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    2376 ft · 53 sec · West Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Austin Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · North Austin Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Austin Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and Sugar City.

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
102 mi · 53%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 25%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 8%
Yellowstone Highway
12.1 mi · 6%
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 3%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 36m from Twin Falls
Leave By
10:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Sugar City?

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Twin Falls and 95.8 miles from Sugar City.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Falls and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Sugar City. Straight-line distance: 163.84 mi (263.67 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
Sugar City

#2 Sugar City

City in Madison County, Idaho, United States

Population1,452
Coordinates43.8729700, -111.7483000
Altitude1492
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Sugar City (-111.7483, 43.87297)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.57 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.56
13.5 gal · 51.14 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.28 $52.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $4.55 $30.71 $61.41
Diesel $5.41 $36.53 $73.06

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and Sugar City. The current time is 01:14:28.

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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.