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2h 56m
Distance
164.9 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
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Twin Falls, ID
Mark Direen
Homedale, ID
Marta Branco
The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Homedale, ID covers 164.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, West Karcher Road, Homedale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 139.6 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.5 miles from Twin Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 164.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
846 ft
Total Descent
2,336 ft
Highest Point
3,722 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,490 ft
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 early in the drive near 11th Avenue East.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 12 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 (11th Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 93 BUS / Addison Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 11th Avenue East
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto US 93 BUS / Addison Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward I 84 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto ID 55 toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 139.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| West Karcher Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Homedale Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| North 3000 East Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Blue Lakes Boulevard North | 2 mi | 4m |
| Beet Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 55 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Idaho Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls, ID and Homedale, ID.
Start on Shoshone Street East
Turn right onto 11th Avenue East
Turn sharp right onto US 93 BUS
Turn left onto US 93 BUS
Continue on US 93
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit onto ID 55
Turn right onto ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Keep slight right at fork onto ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Turn right
Turn right onto Beet Road
Turn left onto Homedale Road
Turn left onto US 95; ID 19
Turn right onto ID 19
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homedale, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Twin Falls, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Twin Falls, ID
This is one driving day of about 164.9 miles and 2h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.5 mi from Twin Falls, ID · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Twin Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 139.6 miles.
The final approach into Homedale, 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 Homedale, ID.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$26.13 one way
$52.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| premium | $4.53 | $29.40 | $58.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.64 | $73.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.31 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.55 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Twin Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Homedale on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
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.
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.
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