How far is Twin Falls, ID from Ucon, ID?

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Ucon, ID is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
168.75 mi
02h 48m
Flight
144.82 mi
233.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.82 mi
Kilometers
233.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.75 mi
Kilometers
271.58 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
84.3 mi
01h 24m
To Ucon
84.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 mph W
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls and Ucon.

  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

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 43: Ucon

    1749 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 105th North

    1853 ft · 37 sec · East 105th North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    2226 ft · 47 sec · North Yellowstone Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
102 mi · 60%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 28%
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 3%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 2%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.18 mi · 2%
Rigby Highway
3.13 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 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 24m from Twin Falls
Leave By
12:52 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Twin Falls and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Twin Falls to Ucon?

The road trip is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 84.3 miles from Twin Falls and 84.5 miles from Ucon.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 12:52 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.16 one way or $46.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Twin Falls and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ucon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Ucon. Straight-line distance: 144.82 mi (233.07 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ucon

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5963000, -111.9638600
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Ucon (-111.96386, 43.5963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.54 L · about $23.16
Round trip
$46.33
11.9 gal · 45.08 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.16 $46.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.17 $50.35
Premium $4.55 $27.07 $54.13
Diesel $5.41 $32.20 $64.40

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

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and Ucon. The current time is 01:58:02.

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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.