How far is Burley, ID from Hayden, ID?

The driving distance from Burley, ID to Hayden, ID is about 607.6 miles (977.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
607.56 mi
09h 06m
Flight
389.63 mi
627.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.63 mi
Kilometers
627.05 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
607.56 mi
Kilometers
977.78 km
Drive Time
09h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM PDT
Return by in Burley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burley
2026-04-23T01:20
Arrive Hayden
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burley
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Burley
303.5 mi
04h 33m
To Hayden
304.1 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 28 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burley and Hayden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burley and Hayden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 12 sec · East 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Overland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Overland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    244.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue

    1094 ft · 29 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Government Way

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Government Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burley and Hayden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
279 mi · 46%
Idaho Falls
245 mi · 40%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
75.9 mi · 12%
Overland Avenue
2.21 mi
North Government Way
0.98 mi
I-84
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

278 mi · 04h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+217.9 mi
389.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 33m from Burley
Leave By
5:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Burley and Chance Light Rain near Hayden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burley to Hayden?

The road trip is about 607.6 miles (977.8 km) and usually takes 09h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 303.5 miles from Burley and 304.1 miles from Hayden.

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

The direct path is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 217.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.47 one way or $166.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Burley and Hayden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Burley and Chance Light Rain near Hayden.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burley and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 389.63 mi (627.05 km).

Burley

#1 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Hayden

#2 Hayden

City in the U.

Population15,434
Coordinates47.7660200, -116.7865800
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.792608, 42.53574)
End: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 978 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.44 gal
81.16 L · about $83.47
Round trip
$166.93
42.88 gal · 162.32 L
Estimated CO2
190.5 kg one way
Round trip: 381.1 kg / 840 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $83.47 $166.93
Mid-grade $4.23 $90.71 $181.43
Premium $4.55 $97.53 $195.06
Diesel $5.41 $116.03 $232.07

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Burley, ID and Hayden, ID. The current time in Burley is 01:20:21, although it is 00:20:21 in Hayden.

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.