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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Shoshone Street East
25 m · 4 sec · Shoshone Street East
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Turn right onto 11th Avenue East
69 m · 17 sec · 11th Avenue East
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Turn sharp right onto Addison Avenue
106 m · 18 sec · Addison Avenue
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Turn left onto Blue Lakes Boulevard North
2 mi · 4 min · Blue Lakes Boulevard North
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Continue on North 3000 East Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 84 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
146.1 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale
1197 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Centennial Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Centennial Way
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2873 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twin Falls and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 145.59 mi (234.3 km).
#1 Twin Falls
The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
| Population | 50,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.5629700, -114.4608700 |
| Altitude | 1138 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilder
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 1,823 |
| Coordinates | 43.6765500, -116.9118200 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilder (-116.91182, 43.67655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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