How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Hailey, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Hailey, ID is about 449.3 miles (723 km), with a travel time of about 09h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311 miles (500.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coeur d'Alene and Hailey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Hailey.
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Start on East Garden Avenue
940 ft · 43 sec · East Garden Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1497 ft · 52 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto Sherman Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sherman Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
159.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Hamilton
1236 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Reserve Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Reserve Street
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
128.1 mi · 2 hr 49 min · US Highway 93 South
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Continue on Salmon River Scenic Byway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Salmon River Scenic Byway
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Turn left onto Courthouse Drive
149 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Drive
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Continue on Main Street
3185 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Challis Street
2152 ft · 36 sec · South Challis Street
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Continue on Salmon River Scenic Byway
91.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Salmon River Scenic Byway
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Turn right
1541 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Old Chilly Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Old Chilly Road
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Turn right onto Trail Creek Road
36.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Trail Creek Road
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Continue on Sun Valley Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Sun Valley Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Hailey.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
159 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Coeur d'Alene and Rain And Snow Showers near Hailey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Hailey?
The road trip is about 449.3 miles (723 km) and usually takes 09h 56m 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 224.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 224.9 miles from Hailey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311 miles (500.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 138.3 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 PDT. 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 $61.70 one way or $123.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coeur d'Alene and Hailey, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Coeur d'Alene and Rain And Snow Showers near Hailey.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Hailey. Straight-line distance: 310.99 mi (500.49 km).
#1 Coeur d'Alene
A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.
| Population | 52,414 |
| Coordinates | 47.6776800, -116.7804700 |
| Altitude | 667 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hailey
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.5196300, -114.3153200 |
| Altitude | 1621 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hailey (-114.31532, 43.51963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 723 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $61.70 | $123.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $67.06 | $134.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $72.10 | $144.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $85.78 | $171.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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