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Trip from Twin Falls, ID to Salmon, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

247.2 mi

398 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 5m ★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 45m
10 AM
5h 28m
12 PM
5h 25m
3 PM
5h 29m
5 PM
5h 44m
8 PM
5h 10m

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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city in and county seat of Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

Salmon, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Salmon, ID covers 247.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Custer Street, US 93, Idaho Medal of Honor Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.8 miles on East Custer Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123.6 miles from Twin Falls, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 18m. Total distance: 247.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 18m drive with frequent turns across 247.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Custer Street is the longest continuous segment at about 111.8 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 11th Avenue East.

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 5h 18m drive. You will face about 9 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 108.5 miles (West Lost River Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 11th Avenue East

Turn right onto 11th Avenue East

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 93 BUS / Addison Avenue

Turn sharp right onto US 93 BUS / Addison Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
108.5 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | West Lost River Avenue

Turn right onto West Lost River Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
108.7 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | US 93 / North Front Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 93 / North Front Street

Navigation decision point

4
247.1 mi into trip | ~5h 18m in | South Saint Charles Street

Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Custer Street 111.8 mi 2h 21m
US 93 60.8 mi 1h 24m
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway 41 mi 47m
North Front Street 25.7 mi 30m
North 3000 East Road 3.7 mi 5m
Blue Lakes Boulevard North 2 mi 4m
Grand Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Custer Street — 111.8 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Shoshone Street East

83 ft · 3 sec · Shoshone Street East
2

Turn right onto 11th Avenue East

225 ft · 16 sec · 11th Avenue East
3

Turn sharp right onto US 93 BUS

346 ft · 17 sec · Addison Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 93 BUS

2.0 mi · 4 min · Blue Lakes Boulevard North
5

Continue on US 93

3.7 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road
6

Turn straight onto US 93

20 mi · 24 min · US 93
7

Turn right onto US 93; US 26

40 mi · 59 min · US 93; US 26
8

Continue on US 93; US 20; US 26

41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9

Continue on US 93; US 20; US 26

0.8 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
10

Turn left onto North Water Street

401 ft · 8 sec · North Water Street
11

Turn right onto West Lost River Avenue

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Lost River Avenue
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 93

26 mi · 30 min · North Front Street
13

Continue on US 93

112 mi · 2 hr 21 min · East Custer Street
14

Continue on US 93

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Challis Street
15

Turn left onto US 93

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Main Street
16

Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street

206 ft · 9 sec · South Saint Charles Street
17

Arrive at destination

South Saint Charles Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.6 miles from Twin Falls, ID, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.8 miles.

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 54 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 123.6 miles or 2h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salmon, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Twin Falls, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Twin Falls, ID

This is one driving day of about 247.2 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Twin Falls, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Custer Street for about 111.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.6 mi from Twin Falls, ID · 2h 42m into the drive

Downtown Elkhorn Village, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elkhorn Village, ID

124 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Hailey, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elkhorn Village, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.6 miles from Twin Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Salmon, ID

The final approach into Salmon, 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 Salmon, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the sab...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 17
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.17 one way

$78.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $41.06 $82.12
premium $4.53 $44.10 $88.19
diesel $5.61 $54.58 $109.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.2 0 $25.96 $11.87
Efficient EV 61.8 0 $21.63 $9.89
EV Truck/SUV 98.9 1 $34.61 $15.82

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Twin Falls, ID

Evening in Twin Falls on Friday

Local time

5:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Salmon, ID

Evening in Salmon on Friday

Local time

5:35 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.

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

5h 18m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Salmon, ID covers 247.2 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Custer Street, US 93, Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.6 miles from Twin Falls, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 18m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 108.5 miles (West Lost River Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Twin Falls, ID to Salmon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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