How far is Twin Falls, ID from Sun Valley, ID?

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Sun Valley, ID is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.63 mi
01h 59m
Flight
78.55 mi
126.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.63 mi
Kilometers
132.98 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:54 PM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 9:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-04-17T17:54
Arrive Sun Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 7:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Richfield
ID

City in Lincoln County, Idaho, United States

From Twin Falls
41.3 mi
00h 59m
To Sun Valley
41.3 mi
00h 59m

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
32°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Twin Falls and Sun Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Sun Valley.

  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

    Turn straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Sun Valley Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Sun Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Moritz Road

    851 ft · 37 sec · Moritz Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Inn Entry Lane

    88 m · 13 sec · Inn Entry Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inn Entry Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Twin Falls and Sun Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3000 East Road
57.7 mi · 70%
Blue Lakes Boulevard North
1.98 mi · 2%
East Sun Valley Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Moritz Road
0.16 mi
Addison Avenue
0.07 mi
Inn Entry Lane
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

North 3000 East Road

Continue straight

53.9 mi · 01h 19m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richfield
00h 59m from Twin Falls
Leave By
2:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sun Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Sun Valley?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Twin Falls and 41.3 miles from Sun Valley.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 2:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Sun Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Richfield

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

59 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 78.55 mi (126.42 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
Sun Valley

#2 Sun Valley

Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States

Population1,486
Coordinates43.6971300, -114.3517200
Altitude1812
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Sun Valley (-114.35172, 43.69713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.37
Round trip
$22.74
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.37 $22.74
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.35 $24.71
Premium $4.55 $13.28 $26.57
Diesel $5.41 $15.80 $31.61

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and Sun Valley. The current time is 17:54:28.

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.