Origin
Hansen, ID
Morning in Hansen on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hansen, ID to Murtaugh, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.6 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hansen, ID
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Murtaugh, ID
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Trip Overview
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort
4/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street North
Turn right onto Main Street North
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.04 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Murtaugh, ID
Morning in Murtaugh on Saturday
Local time
9:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°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
7 degrees cooler 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hansen, ID to Murtaugh, ID covers 9.6 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, North 4500 East, East 3700 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.8 miles from Hansen, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Hansen, ID to Murtaugh, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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