Origin
Twin Falls, ID
Morning in Twin Falls on Friday
Local time
9:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twin Falls, ID to Burley, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Twin Falls, ID
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Burley, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling between Twin Falls and Burley, you are looking at a quick 39.4-mile trek across the Idaho landscape. This Mountain West connector takes about 45 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is more than sufficient for this short haul. You will navigate via the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Kimberly Road, and East 3800 North to reach your destination. Because the entire route is within the same state and region, the transition is seamless and straightforward. It serves as a practical, low-stress connection for those moving between these two Idaho hubs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled into a highway trance. The route is entirely composed of highways, ensuring a consistent pace throughout the 39.4-mile journey. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.5 miles. While the drive is relatively short, the mix of Kimberly Road and East 3800 North requires you to stay attentive to navigation as you transition between segments. It lacks the monotony of a long-haul interstate, offering a more localized driving experience that demands frequent focus on your surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,132 ft
3,768 ft
Total Climb
364 ft
Total Descent
0 ft
Highest Point
4,132 ft
~18 mi in
Elevation Range
364 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 30 / 2nd Avenue South.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Burley, ID is easy. At 45m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 30 / 2nd Avenue South
Turn left onto US 30 / 2nd Avenue South
Navigation decision point
3
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
3
36.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
39.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
East 14th Street
Turn left onto East 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 25.5 mi | 23m |
| Kimberly Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East 3800 North | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| North Overland Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Shoshone Street East | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| ID 50 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 14th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 25.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls, ID and Burley, ID.
1
Start on Shoshone Street East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Shoshone Street East
2
Turn left onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
3
Continue on US 30
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Kimberly Road
4
Continue on ID 50
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East 3800 North
5
Continue on ID 50
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
ID 50
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 84
25 mi
·
23 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Turn right onto ID 27
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Overland Avenue
10
Turn left onto East 14th Street
181 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 14th Street
11
Turn left
92 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Twin Falls, ID · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Twin Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burley, ID
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burley, ID if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.49 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Burley, ID
Morning in Burley on Friday
Local time
9:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
45m 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 Twin Falls, ID to Burley, ID covers 39.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Kimberly Road, East 3800 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.24 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.
The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Burley, ID is easy. At 45m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Twin Falls, ID to Burley, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 3,768 ft to 4,132 ft elevation with about 364 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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