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Trip from Twin Falls, ID to Filer, ID

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.3 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

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

Twin Falls, ID

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Downtown Filer, ID, ID

Filer, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Filer, ID covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 3900 North, Addison Avenue, 2nd Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on 3900 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
3900 North 3.5 mi 5m
Addison Avenue 2.9 mi 4m
2nd Avenue North 0.6 mi <1m
Shoshone Street East 0.6 mi 1m
North 2250 East 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Fair Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Yakima Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: 3900 North — 3.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Shoshone Street East

0.6 mi · 1 min · Shoshone Street East
2

Turn right onto US 30

0.6 mi · 59 sec · 2nd Avenue North
3

Turn left onto US 30; US 93 BUS

2.9 mi · 4 min · Addison Avenue
4

Continue on US 30; US 93 Bus

3.5 mi · 5 min · 3900 North
5

Turn right onto North 2250 East

0.4 mi · 53 sec · North 2250 East
6

Continue on Fair Avenue

351 ft · 15 sec · Fair Avenue
7

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
8

Turn left onto Yakima Street

60 ft · 7 sec · Yakima Street
9

Arrive at destination

Yakima Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 30 / 2nd Avenue North

Turn right onto US 30 / 2nd Avenue North

Navigation decision point

4
7.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | North 2250 East

Turn right onto North 2250 East

Navigation decision point

5
8.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
8.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | Yakima Street

Turn left onto Yakima Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.44 one way

$2.88 round trip

$4.41/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.51 $3.01
premium $4.95 $1.62 $3.24
diesel $5.60 $1.83 $3.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.73 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53

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 Aug 26, 2026

Origin

Twin Falls, ID

Late night in Twin Falls on Wednesday

Local time

12:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

93°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

E 7 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 26 at 11:02AM MDT until August 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 2:11AM PDT until August 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Destination

Filer, ID

Late night in Filer on Wednesday

Local time

12:48 AM

MDT

Current temp

93°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

E 5 to 8 mph 60% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued August 26 at 11:02AM MDT until August 27 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued August 26 at 2:11AM PDT until August 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

13m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

8.3 mi in 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on 3900 North.

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 0.6 miles in near US 30 / 2nd Avenue North.

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 13m 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: at 0.6 miles (US 30 / 2nd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (North 2250 East): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

3,791 ft 3,673 ft

Total Climb

139 ft

Total Descent

105 ft

Highest Point

3,791 ft

~5.9 mi in

Elevation Range

118 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Twin Falls, ID

Full guide →

Founded 1904

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Twin Falls Downtown Historic District — historic district in Idaho, United States
  • • Twin Falls Original Townsite Residential Historic District — historic district in Idaho, USA
  • • Burton Morse House — single-family detached home in Twin Falls, Idaho

Arriving in Filer, ID

Full guide →

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 13m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m 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 with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on 3900 North. 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 0.6 miles (US 30 / 2nd Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (North 2250 East): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Filer, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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