Origin
Twin Falls, ID
Evening in Twin Falls on Friday
Local time
8:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Twin Falls, ID to Saint Maries, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 59m
Distance
473.7 mi
762 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
9h 51m
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6 AM
10h 0m
8 AM
10h 18m
10 AM
10h 6m
12 PM
10h 4m
3 PM
10h 7m
5 PM
10h 17m
8 PM
9h 54m
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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Saint Maries, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Twin Falls, ID to Saint Maries, ID covers 473.7 miles and takes about 9h 59m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 11th Avenue East, Addison Avenue, Blue Lakes Boulevard North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.06 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
236.9 miles from Twin Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 9h 59m drive with frequent turns across 473.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
11th Avenue East 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 9h 59m, 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 Twin Falls, ID to Saint Maries, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11th Avenue East | — | — |
| Addison Avenue | — | — |
| Blue Lakes Boulevard North | — | — |
| North 3000 East Road | — | — |
| I 84 West | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Cole Road | — | — |
| South Cole Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
11th Avenue East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Falls, ID and Saint Maries, ID.
1
Start on Shoshone Street East
82 ft
·
4 sec
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Shoshone Street East
2
Turn right onto 11th Avenue East
226 ft
·
17 sec
·
11th Avenue East
3
Turn sharp right onto Addison Avenue
348 ft
·
18 sec
·
Addison Avenue
4
Turn left onto Blue Lakes Boulevard North
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Lakes Boulevard North
5
Continue on North 3000 East Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North 3000 East Road
6
Take the exit straight toward I 84 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West
7
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
123 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cole Road, Overland Road
9
Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cole Road
10
Turn left onto South Cole Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cole Road
11
Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cole Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Mountain View Drive
13
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Glenwood Street
14
Turn left onto West State Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West State Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
512 ft
·
14 sec
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SH-55
16
Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
17
Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
18
Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
19
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on Highway 55
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 55
21
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
22
Continue on Main Street
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Deinhard Lane
24
Continue on Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Lake Street
26
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
North Norris Avenue
27
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 12 East
30
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
31
Turn left onto State Highway 3
157 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 3
32
Continue on State Highway 3
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 3
33
Continue on Highway 3
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 3
34
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on Highway 3
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 3
36
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
37
Continue on Highway 3
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Highway 3
38
Continue on Wyoming Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wyoming Street
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue
40
Continue on State Highway 8
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Highway 8
41
Turn right onto State Highway 9
13 mi
·
18 min
·
State Highway 9
42
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 6
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 6
43
Continue on ID-6
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
ID-6
44
Continue on State Highway 6
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 6
45
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 6
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
State Highway 6
46
Turn straight onto Highway 3 South
14 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 3 South
47
Continue on East College Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East College Avenue
48
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
361 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 3rd Street
49
Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
50
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 236.9 miles from Twin Falls, ID, or about 4h 59m 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 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 236.9 miles or 4h 59m 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 236.9 miles or 4h 59m
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 8h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Maries, 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.
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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 Twin Falls, ID
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Saint Maries, ID
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Twin Falls, 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 236.9 mi from Twin Falls, ID · 4h 59m 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 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near McCall, ID after about 237 miles or 5 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 236.9 miles from Twin Falls, 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 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Saint Maries, ID
The final approach into Saint Maries, 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 Saint Maries, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Saint Maries, 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
$75.06 one way
$150.13 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $78.68 | $157.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $84.50 | $169.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $104.59 | $209.17 |
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: 165.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.1 | 1 | $49.74 | $22.74 |
| Efficient EV | 118.4 | 1 | $41.45 | $18.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 189.5 | 2 | $66.32 | $30.32 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (67% 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
Saint Maries, ID
Evening in Saint Maries on Friday
Local time
7:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
20 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
9h 59m 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 Twin Falls, ID to Saint Maries, ID covers 473.7 miles and takes about 9h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 11th Avenue East, Addison Avenue, Blue Lakes Boulevard North. 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 236.9 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 $75.06 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 9h 59m, 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 Twin Falls, ID to Saint Maries, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Twin Falls, ID to Saint Maries, 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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