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

The driving distance from Twin Falls, ID to Wilder, ID is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
165.2 mi
02h 53m
Flight
145.59 mi
234.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.59 mi
Kilometers
234.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.2 mi
Kilometers
265.86 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilder
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM MDT
Return by in Twin Falls
Wed, May 13, 1:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Twin Falls
2026-05-12T19:18
Arrive Wilder
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Mountain Home
ID

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Twin Falls
82.5 mi
01h 26m
To Wilder
82.7 mi
01h 26m

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
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    146.1 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale

    1197 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Centennial Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Centennial Way

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 19

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2873 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
146 mi · 88%
State Highway 19
5.65 mi · 3%
Main Street
5.12 mi · 3%
North 3000 East Road
3.75 mi · 2%
Blue Lakes Boulevard North
1.98 mi · 1%
Centennial Way
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

146 mi · 02h 23m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
01h 26m from Twin Falls
Leave By
12:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Twin Falls and Sunny near Wilder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Twin Falls and 82.7 miles from Wilder.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home

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

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

BUS

Boise, Idaho

68 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

86 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

118 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 145.59 mi (234.3 km).

Twin Falls

#1 Twin Falls

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

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

#2 Wilder

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,823
Coordinates43.6765500, -116.9118200
Altitude740
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Falls (-114.46087, 42.56297)
End: Wilder (-116.91182, 43.67655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.07 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.39
11.66 gal · 44.14 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.70 $45.39
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.67 $49.33
Premium $4.55 $26.52 $53.04
Diesel $5.41 $31.55 $63.10

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 Wilder. The current time is 19:18:34.

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.