How far is Ammon, ID from Hailey, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Hailey, ID is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.7 mi
02h 59m
Flight
117.77 mi
189.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.77 mi
Kilometers
189.53 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.7 mi
Kilometers
232.87 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hailey
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM MDT
Return by in Ammon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-18T01:17
Arrive Hailey
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arco
ID

City in Butte County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
72.2 mi
01h 30m
To Hailey
72.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
44°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Hailey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Hailey.

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West 33rd South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 33rd South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 45th West

    2 mi · 4 min · South 45th West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Arco Highway

    19.6 mi · 21 min · West Arco Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    42 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Front Street

    2808 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Queens Crown Road

    2675 ft · 45 sec · Queens Crown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gannett Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gannett Picabo Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Hailey.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
92.4 mi · 64%
West Arco Highway
19.6 mi · 14%
Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 5%
East Sunnyside Road
6.07 mi · 4%
Main Street
5.51 mi · 4%
Gannett Road
4.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

42 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arco
01h 30m from Ammon
Leave By
12:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ammon and Mostly Sunny near Hailey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Hailey?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.2 miles from Ammon and 72.5 miles from Hailey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.89 one way or $39.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ammon and Mostly Sunny near Hailey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Hailey. Straight-line distance: 117.77 mi (189.53 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Hailey

#2 Hailey

City in Idaho

Population8,689
Coordinates43.5196300, -114.3153200
Altitude1621
CountryUnited States
Start: Ammon (-111.96664, 43.46964)
End: Hailey (-114.31532, 43.51963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.33 L · about $19.89
Round trip
$39.79
10.22 gal · 38.66 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.89 $39.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.62 $43.24
Premium $4.55 $23.25 $46.49
Diesel $5.41 $27.66 $55.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ammon and Hailey. The current time is 01:17:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.