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Trip from Heyburn, 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

37.7 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 Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

Heyburn, 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

If you are looking for a quick transition between Heyburn and Twin Falls, Idaho, this 38.1-mile journey is a straightforward commute across the Mountain West. You can easily complete the trip in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for this short distance, as there is no need for overnight stops along the way. Navigating the route requires sticking to local roads, specifically 21st Street, E 5th N, and North Overland Avenue. Because the entire drive is local, you avoid highway travel entirely, allowing for a more relaxed pace compared to interstate transit.

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
21st Street 1 mi 1m
Addison Ave East 1 mi 2m
South 1150 East 0.8 mi <1m
North Overland Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
ID 50 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway — 25.5 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on O Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · O Street
2

Turn left onto 21st Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · 21st Street
3

Continue on E 5th N

0.5 mi · 49 sec · E 5th N
4

Turn right onto I 84 Business; ID 27

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Overland Avenue
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I-84: Twin Falls
6

Merge onto I 84

26 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
8

Turn left onto ID 50

484 ft · 8 sec · South 1150 East
9

Continue on ID 50

0.5 mi · 35 sec · ID 50
10

Continue on ID 50

0.7 mi · 47 sec · South 1150 East
11

Turn right onto East 3900 North Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · East 3900 North Road
12

Continue on Addison Avenue East

3.9 mi · 6 min · Addison Avenue East
13

Continue on Addison Ave East

1.0 mi · 2 min · Addison Ave East
14

Turn left onto Shoshone Street East

180 ft · 6 sec · Shoshone Street East
15

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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murtaugh, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Heyburn, 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 0.2 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 21st Street

Turn left onto 21st Street

Navigation decision point

3
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 84 Business; ID 27 / North Overland Avenue

Turn right onto I 84 Business; ID 27 / North Overland Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward I-84: Twin Falls

Navigation decision point

Toward I-84: Twin Falls
3
2.5 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
28.1 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

$5.97 one way

$11.95 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $6.26 $12.52
premium $4.53 $6.73 $13.45
diesel $5.61 $8.32 $16.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 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 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.30 $1.51
EV Truck/SUV 15.1 0 $5.28 $2.41

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

Heyburn, ID

Evening in Heyburn on Saturday

Local time

8:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Twin Falls, ID

Evening in Twin Falls on Saturday

Local time

8:45 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

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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway cruise, this route relies on local infrastructure, meaning you will navigate various intersections and turns rather than long, straight stretches of asphalt. With a 0% highway share, the character of the road is defined by its local connectivity. You won't face any long, uninterrupted stretches, so be prepared for a drive that requires frequent adjustments and active driving. It is a practical, utilitarian path that prioritizes reaching your destination through the heart of the local road network.

Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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 around 0.2 miles in near 21st 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: at 0.2 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 84 Business; ID 27 / North Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

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: 37.7 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.

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: at 0.2 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 84 Business; ID 27 / North Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

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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