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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hansen, ID and Murtaugh, ID.
1
Start on Maple Avenue
8 ft·2 sec·Maple Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street North
0.2 mi·43 sec·Main Street North
3
Turn right onto US 30
4.1 mi·6 min·US 30
4
Keep slight left at fork onto East 3700 North
1.8 mi·3 min·East 3700 North
5
Continue on North 4500 East
3.1 mi·5 min·North 4500 East
6
Turn left onto Boyd Street West
0.5 mi·48 sec·Boyd Street West
7
Arrive at destination
Boyd Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 4
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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street North
Turn right onto Main Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 30
Turn right onto US 30
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip|~6m in|East 3700 North
Keep slight left at fork onto East 3700 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
9.1 mi into trip|~15m in|Boyd Street West
Turn left onto Boyd Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg3 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$1.58
$3.15
premium
$4.47
$1.69
$3.38
diesel
$4.80
$1.81
$3.63
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 8, 2026
Origin
Hansen, ID
Morning
in Hansen on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Clear
SE 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 8 at 2:04AM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:06PM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Murtaugh, ID
Morning
in Murtaugh on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Clear
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 8 at 2:04AM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:06PM MDT until July 8 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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
1 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
16m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,157 ft4,031 ft
Total Climb
188 ft
Total Descent
129 ft
Highest Point
4,157 ft
~4.1 mi in
Elevation Range
126 ft
Notable High Points
4,157 ft at ~4.1 miles+18 ft prominence
4,100 ft at ~8.9 miles+10 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Travelers Oasis
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
2min in
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Caldron Linn
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
16min in
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Murtaugh Lake County Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
16min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hansen Bridge Lookout
Viewpoint
Near the start, short detour
2min in
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Murtaugh Lake County Park (RV Parking)
Caravan_site
Near the end, short detour
16min in
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on US 30. 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 (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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murtaugh, ID before heading back.
