Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 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.
Kimberly, ID
Ever Rayan
Murtaugh, ID
Marta Branco
Kimberly to Murtaugh is 12.7 miles and takes about 20 minutes via US 30, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Idaho's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a quick drive that's perfect for when you need to get from A to B without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal impact on your travel day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| North 4500 East | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East 3700 North | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Center Street East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boyd Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly, ID and Murtaugh, ID.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto Center Street East
Turn straight 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
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Center Street East
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
$2.23 one way
$4.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.99 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Kimberly on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Murtaugh on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 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.
About 53% of this 12.7-mile drive is on US 30, which you'll follow for up to 6.7 miles at a stretch. After leaving US 30, you'll transition to surface roads, including North 4500 East and East 3700 North. Expect a mix of highway cruising and rural road driving as you make your way to Murtaugh.
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 Center Street East.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 3 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 (Center Street East): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (East 3700 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.2 miles (Boyd Street West): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
287 ft
Total Descent
121 ft
Highest Point
4,160 ft
~7.2 mi in
Elevation Range
236 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1905
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). 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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