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

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Wendell, ID is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.78 mi
00h 29m
Flight
19.21 mi
30.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.21 mi
Kilometers
30.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.78 mi
Kilometers
38.27 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wendell
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Tue, May 12, 11:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-05-12T22:32
Arrive Wendell
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Twin Falls
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Twin Falls
11.9 mi
00h 14m
To Wendell
11.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit straight toward I 84 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.2 mi · 15 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 46: Wendell, Gooding

    1928 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Idaho Street

    3196 ft · 2 min · South Idaho Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 68%
North 3000 East Road
3.75 mi · 16%
Blue Lakes Boulevard North
1.98 mi · 8%
I 84 West
0.75 mi · 3%
South Idaho Street
0.61 mi · 3%
ID 46
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

16.2 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
19.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
00h 14m from Twin Falls
Leave By
7:30 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Sunny near Wendell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Twin Falls and 11.9 miles from Wendell.

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

The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twin Falls and Sunny near Wendell.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Wendell. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.91 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Population50,197
Coordinates42.5629700, -114.4608700
Altitude1138
CountryUnited States
Wendell

#2 Wendell

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

Population2,714
Coordinates42.7757400, -114.7042200
Altitude1046
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Wendell (-114.70422, 42.77574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.55 $7.11
Premium $4.55 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $5.41 $4.55 $9.09

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Twin Falls and Wendell. The current time is 22:32:48.

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.