How far is Wendell, ID from Twin Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Wendell, ID to Twin Falls, ID is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wendell and Twin Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendell and Twin Falls.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Idaho Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Idaho Street
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Take the ramp left
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
954 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East
46 m · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shoshone Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wendell and Twin Falls.
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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wendell and Sunny near Twin Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wendell to Twin Falls?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 11.3 miles from Wendell and 11.2 miles from Twin Falls.
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 3.4 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wendell and Sunny near Twin Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
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 Jerome.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wendell and Twin Falls. Straight-line distance: 19.21 mi (30.91 km).
#1 Wendell
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 42.7757400, -114.7042200 |
| Altitude | 1046 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Twin Falls
The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
| Population | 50,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.5629700, -114.4608700 |
| Altitude | 1138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shoshone Street East (-114.460704, 42.56285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
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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