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Trip from Shoshone, 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

34m

Distance

26.3 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

Downtown Shoshone, ID, ID

Shoshone, ID

Wal Saravia

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

Twin Falls, ID

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Shoshone to Twin Falls, you are looking at a straightforward 26.3-mile journey across Idaho’s Mountain West. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Greenwood Street, Blue Lakes Boulevard North, and North 3000 East Road to complete the transit. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should cover your needs for this short distance. Since the entire trip takes place within the same region, you won't experience major climate or time zone shifts, keeping your planning simple and stress-free.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Greenwood Street 23.6 mi 28m
Blue Lakes Boulevard North 2 mi 4m
North 3000 East Road 0.6 mi 1m
US 93 <0.1 mi <1m
Shoshone Street East <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Greenwood Street — 23.6 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

85 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 93; US 26

167 ft · 12 sec · US 93; US 26
3

Turn left onto US 93; US 26

24 mi · 28 min · South Greenwood Street
4

Continue on US 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 3000 East Road
5

Continue on US 93 BUS

2.0 mi · 4 min · Blue Lakes Boulevard North
6

Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East

150 ft · 2 sec · Shoshone Street East
7

Arrive at destination

Shoshone Street East

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster around mile 0 — 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 | US 93; US 26

Turn right onto US 93; US 26

Navigation decision point

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 93; US 26 / South Greenwood Street

Turn left onto US 93; US 26 / South Greenwood Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.17 one way

$8.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.37 $8.74
premium $4.53 $4.69 $9.38
diesel $5.61 $5.81 $11.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
EV Truck/SUV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Shoshone, ID

Late night in Shoshone on Sunday

Local time

12:03 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Twin Falls, ID

Late night in Twin Falls on Sunday

Local time

12:03 AM

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

2 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

34m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads, with a significant 23.6-mile stretch occurring on South Greenwood Street. Because the route relies entirely on local infrastructure, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. This setup creates a more personal, hands-on driving experience compared to the monotony of a major freeway. Keep in mind that the character of the road remains consistent throughout the 34-minute duration, requiring your full attention as you transition between the primary roads.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on South Greenwood Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 93; US 26.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Shoshone, ID to Twin Falls, ID is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 93; US 26): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 93; US 26 / South Greenwood Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,117 ft 3,637 ft

Total Climb

514 ft

Total Descent

752 ft

Highest Point

4,117 ft

~14.2 mi in

Elevation Range

480 ft

Notable High Points

4,099 ft at ~3.3 miles +92 ft prominence
4,117 ft at ~14.2 miles +54 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 34m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on South Greenwood Street. 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 (US 93; US 26): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 93; US 26 / South Greenwood Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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