Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hansen, ID
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Murtaugh, ID
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Hansen to Murtaugh is 9.6 miles and takes about 16 minutes via US 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Idaho, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick connection or an easy addition to a longer trip. You'll find the fuel cost is minimal, making it an economical choice for covering this distance. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| North 4500 East | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East 3700 North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Boyd Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hansen, ID and Murtaugh, ID.
Start on Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street North
Turn right onto US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto East 3700 North
Continue on North 4500 East
Turn left onto Boyd Street West
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Main Street North
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 30
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto East 3700 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Boyd Street West
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| premium | $4.99 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hansen on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Murtaugh on Wednesday
Local time
1:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This is a mixed drive, with 43% on highways. You'll spend about 16 minutes on the road, covering 9.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.1 miles on US 30, offering a brief period of consistent travel. The route incorporates main roads like US 30, North 4500 East, and East 3700 North, indicating a transition from a primary highway to more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving experience that keeps things interesting.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street North.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 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 (Main Street North): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 30): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (East 3700 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
188 ft
Total Descent
129 ft
Highest Point
4,157 ft
~4.1 mi in
Elevation Range
126 ft
Notable High Points
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
Caravan_site
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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