Trip from Twin Falls, ID to Soda Springs, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

172.4 mi

278 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 48m ★

6 AM

3h 0m

8 AM

3h 22m

10 AM

3h 8m

12 PM

3h 5m

3 PM

3h 9m

5 PM

3h 21m

8 PM

2h 53m

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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Soda Springs, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Soda Springs, ID covers 172.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 86, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, East Merrill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.7 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.32 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

86.2 miles from Twin Falls, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	62.7 mi	59m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	39.1 mi	36m
East Merrill Road	31.6 mi	37m
Veterans Memorial Highway	24.3 mi	23m
Kimberly Road	4.9 mi	7m
East 3800 North	4.2 mi	5m
US 30	2.6 mi	3m
Shoshone Street East	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 62.7 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Shoshone Street East

0.7 mi · 1 min · Shoshone Street East

Turn left onto US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

Continue on US 30

4.9 mi · 7 min · Kimberly Road

Continue on ID 50

4.2 mi · 5 min · East 3800 North

Continue on ID 50

0.4 mi · 27 sec · ID 50

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 84

39 mi · 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on I 86; US 30

63 mi · 59 min · I 86; US 30

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Toward Salt Lake

Merge onto I 15

24 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier

Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 30

32 mi · 37 min · East Merrill Road

Continue on US 30; ID 34

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 30; ID 34

Arrive at destination

US 30; ID 34

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 86.2 miles from Twin Falls, ID, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 38 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 22m

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

Before You Leave

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 172.4 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 I 86 for about 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

American Falls, ID

86 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

Burley, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

American Falls, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.2 miles from Twin Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Emma's | Cafe & Market

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Twin Falls, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12083087007

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Gonzalez Mexican & American Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Soda Springs, Idaho

0.6 mi

Antojos | Eatery and Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Twin Falls, Idaho

0.9 mi

Emma's | Cafe & Market

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Twin Falls, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12083087007

Visit website

Gonzalez Mexican & American Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.4

Soda Springs, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12085471043

Visit website

Antojos | Eatery and Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Twin Falls, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12085954431

Visit website

Mia's Bakery & Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Twin Falls, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12082589055

Visit website

Golden China Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.4

Soda Springs, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12085479905

Don Juan's Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Twin Falls, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12087334033

Visit website

Jeri's Jumbo's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 110.8

Pocatello, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12082372158

Visit website

Polo's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.9

Burley, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12088787665

Visit website

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 110.8

Pocatello, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mary Alice Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Twin Falls, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12084211311

Visit website

Twin Falls Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Twin Falls, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12087333974

Visit website

Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 110.8

Pocatello, Idaho

Hours: Closed

+12082365359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 138.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 30 / 2nd Avenue South

Turn left onto US 30 / 2nd Avenue South

Navigation decision point

11.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

113.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Salt Lake

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Salt Lake

137.9 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, So...

138.2 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | I 15 Business; US 30 / East Merrill Road

Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 30 / East Merrill Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.32 one way

$54.64 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$28.64	$57.27
premium	$4.53	$30.75	$61.51
diesel	$5.61	$38.06	$76.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	51.7	$18.10	$8.28
Efficient EV	43.1	$15.08	$6.90
EV Truck/SUV	69	$24.14	$11.03

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Twin Falls, ID

Afternoon in Twin Falls on Saturday

Local time

12:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Soda Springs, ID

Afternoon in Soda Springs on Saturday

Local time

12:35 PM

MDT

Current temp

17°F

Mostly Clear

SE 2 mph 0% chance 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

47 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

2h 59m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

29 mi from route ~73 min detour Free

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.

What kind of drive is this?

172.4 mi in 2h 59m — 38% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 86.

38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 62.7 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 around 0.7 miles in near US 30 / 2nd Avenue South.

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 2h 59m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 30 / 2nd Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 113.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Twin Falls, ID and Soda Springs, ID, road signs point toward Salt Lake and Montpelier.

Salt Lake

113.1 mi in | ~1h 53m

Montpelier

137.9 mi in | ~2h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 172.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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.

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 Soda Springs, ID before heading back.

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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Trip from Twin Falls, ID to Soda Springs, ID

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Emma's | Cafe & Market

Emma's | Cafe & Market

Gonzalez Mexican & American Restaurant

Antojos | Eatery and Café

Mia's Bakery & Mexican Restaurant

Golden China Restaurant

Don Juan's Mexican Restaurant

Jeri's Jumbo's Cafe

Polo's Cafe

Gate City Coffee

Rivian Adventure Network

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

InCharge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Mary Alice Park

Twin Falls Visitor Center

Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Twin Falls, ID

Soda Springs, ID

Same local time

47 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 59m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Will I have cell service along this route?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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