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Trip from Burley, 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

45m

Distance

37.9 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States

Burley, ID

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city in and county seat of Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Twin Falls, ID

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Trip Overview

Traveling between Burley and Twin Falls is a straightforward 37.9-mile journey that typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely within the Mountain West region of Idaho, it serves as an efficient connection rather than a long-haul expedition. You can easily manage this trip in a single day, making it ideal for a quick commute or a regional errand. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, it is an economical drive that won't strain your travel budget. Since there are no mandatory stops required to complete the route, you have the flexibility to power through or take your time depending on your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 25.5 mi 23m
Addison Avenue East 3.9 mi 6m
East 3900 North Road 3.1 mi 5m
Overland Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Addison Ave East 1 mi 2m
South 1150 East 0.8 mi <1m
ID 50 0.5 mi <1m
East 14th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway — 25.5 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burley, ID and Twin Falls, ID.

1

Start on this road

92 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East 14th Street

181 ft · 12 sec · East 14th Street
3

Turn right onto ID 27

2.4 mi · 4 min · Overland Avenue
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I-84: Twin Falls
5

Merge onto I 84

26 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
7

Turn left onto ID 50

484 ft · 8 sec · South 1150 East
8

Continue on ID 50

0.5 mi · 35 sec · ID 50
9

Continue on ID 50

0.7 mi · 47 sec · South 1150 East
10

Turn right onto East 3900 North Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · East 3900 North Road
11

Continue on Addison Avenue East

3.9 mi · 6 min · Addison Avenue East
12

Continue on Addison Ave East

1.0 mi · 2 min · Addison Ave East
13

Turn left onto Shoshone Street East

180 ft · 6 sec · Shoshone Street East
14

Arrive at destination

Shoshone Street East

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Murtaugh, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Murtaugh, ID

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Kimberly, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murtaugh, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Burley, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 14th Street

Turn right onto East 14th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | ID 27 / Overland Avenue

Turn right onto ID 27 / Overland Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I-84: Twin Falls

Navigation decision point

Toward I-84: Twin Falls
3
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
28.2 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.01 one way

$12.01 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $6.30 $12.59
premium $4.53 $6.76 $13.52
diesel $5.61 $8.37 $16.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Burley, ID

Evening in Burley on Saturday

Local time

7:27 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Twin Falls, ID

Evening in Twin Falls on Saturday

Local time

7:27 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

45m 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?

This trip is characterized by a turn-heavy local feel that shifts away from a standard interstate experience. You will spend the entirety of the journey on various roads, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Addison Avenue East, and East 3900 North Road. The longest uninterrupted section is a 25.5-mile stretch along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides the bulk of the distance. Because this is a high-percentage highway drive, expect consistent movement rather than frequent stop-and-go traffic. Stay alert for the transition between these different road types as you navigate toward your destination.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 14th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,258 ft 3,733 ft

Total Climb

175 ft

Total Descent

605 ft

Highest Point

4,258 ft

~11.1 mi in

Elevation Range

526 ft

Notable High Points

4,153 ft at ~3.2 miles +4 ft prominence
4,258 ft at ~11.1 miles +44 ft prominence
4,169 ft at ~18.9 miles +1 ft prominence

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 45m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 (East 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes — Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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