Origin
Saint Maries, ID
Night in Saint Maries on Friday
Local time
9:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
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Trip from Saint Maries, ID to Twin Falls, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 41m
Distance
474.9 mi
764 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 34m
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6 AM
8h 42m
8 AM
8h 57m
10 AM
8h 47m
12 PM
8h 46m
3 PM
8h 48m
5 PM
8h 57m
8 PM
8h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Maries, ID
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Twin Falls, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Twin Falls, ID covers 474.9 miles and takes about 8h 41m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on South 3rd Street, College Avenue, Highway 3 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
237.5 miles from Saint Maries, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 41m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 41m drive with frequent turns across 474.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Maries, ID to Twin Falls, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3rd Street | — | — |
| College Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 3 South | — | — |
| Highway 6 | — | — |
| ID-6 | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Highway 8 | — | — |
| West 2nd Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Maries, ID and Twin Falls, ID.
1
Start on West Jefferson Avenue
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
361 ft
·
20 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
College Avenue
4
Continue on Highway 3 South
14 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 3 South
5
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 6
8.2 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 6
6
Continue on ID-6
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
ID-6
7
Continue on State Highway 6
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 6
8
Turn left onto State Highway 9
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 9
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 8
10
Continue on West 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Avenue
11
Turn right onto Wyoming Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wyoming Street
12
Continue on Highway 3
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 3
13
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Highway 3
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 3
15
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Highway 3
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 3
17
Continue on State Highway 3
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 3
18
Continue on State Highway 3
157 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 3
19
Turn right onto Arrow Bridge
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Arrow Bridge
20
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
21
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
22
Turn right
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
23
Turn left
11 mi
·
16 min
24
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
25
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Deinhard Lane
26
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South 3rd Street
27
Continue on ID 55
18 mi
·
25 min
·
ID 55
28
Continue on Highway 55
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 55
29
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
30
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
ID 55
31
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
32
Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
33
Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
34
Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
35
Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
36
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Glenwood Street
37
Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Mountain View Drive
38
Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cole Road
39
Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Road
40
Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 84 East
41
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
122 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42
Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley
43
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
44
Turn right
5.3 mi
·
9 min
45
Turn slight right onto Shoshone Street East
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shoshone Street East
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 237.5 miles from Saint Maries, ID, or about 4h 20m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 104 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237.5 miles or 4h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 237.5 miles or 4h 20m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Twin Falls, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Maries, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Maries, ID
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Twin Falls, ID
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Saint Maries, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 237.5 mi from Saint Maries, ID · 4h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
237 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in McCall, IDOvernight Options
Night 1
237 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near McCall, ID after about 237 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 237.5 miles from Saint Maries, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 237 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Twin Falls, ID
The final approach into Twin Falls, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Twin Falls, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Twin Falls, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$75.25 one way
$150.51 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $78.88 | $157.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $84.72 | $169.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $104.85 | $209.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.5 | 1 | $49.86 | $22.80 |
| Efficient EV | 118.7 | 1 | $41.55 | $19.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190 | 2 | $66.49 | $30.39 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Twin Falls, ID
Night in Twin Falls on Friday
Local time
10:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
20 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
8h 41m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Twin Falls, ID covers 474.9 miles and takes about 8h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 3rd Street, College Avenue, Highway 3 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 237 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 237.5 miles from Saint Maries, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $75.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Maries, ID to Twin Falls, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Maries, ID to Twin Falls, 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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