Origin
Buhl, ID
Night in Buhl on Saturday
Local time
10:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buhl, ID to Twin Falls, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buhl, ID
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Twin Falls, ID
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Trip Overview
This short 16.2-mile drive between Buhl and Twin Falls, Idaho, is a quick 25-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a straightforward local journey within the Mountain West region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Since it's so brief, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive without feeling rushed. It's an easy connection that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 4100 North | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Addison Avenue West | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Broadway Avenue South | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shoshone Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 4100 North
— 11.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buhl, ID and Twin Falls, ID.
1
Start on Main Street
67 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue South
3
Continue on US 30
12 mi
·
16 min
·
East 4100 North
4
Continue on US 30; US 93 Bus
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Addison Avenue West
5
Turn sharp right onto Shoshone Street East
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Shoshone Street East
6
Arrive at destination
Shoshone Street East
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / Broadway Avenue South
Turn left onto US 30 / Broadway Avenue South
Navigation decision point
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Shoshone Street East
Turn sharp right onto Shoshone Street East
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.13 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Twin Falls, ID
Night in Twin Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire trip, as 0% of the route involves highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.7 miles along East 4100 North. You'll be following a sequence of local roads including East 4100 North, Addison Avenue West, and Broadway Avenue South. This driving profile suggests a more engaged experience with frequent turns and changes in speed, typical of navigating through towns and connecting local thoroughfares rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on East 4100 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 / Broadway Avenue South.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buhl, ID to Twin Falls, ID is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 / Broadway Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (Shoshone Street East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
About the Cities
Arriving in Twin Falls, ID
Full guide →Twin Falls is the largest city in South Central Idaho and the seventh-largest city in the state. The geology of the Magic Valley is also notable, considering that it once sat atop the hotspot that is under Yellowstone National Park. There are dormant shield volcanoes littered everywhere, and basalt as far as the eye can see, making this a prime spot for anyone interested in geological history. Its proximity to outdoor activities and to casino gaming in nearby Nevada give it a regional tourist flair.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on East 4100 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 / Broadway Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (Shoshone Street East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Twin Falls, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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