How far is Elkhorn, WI from Ketchum, ID?
The driving distance from Elkhorn, WI to Ketchum, ID is about 1644.1 miles (2645.9 km), with a travel time of about 28h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1297.5 miles (2088.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 57h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 28h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhorn and Ketchum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhorn and Ketchum.
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Start on the route
69 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street
56 m · 12 sec · West Court Street
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Turn right onto North Wisconsin Street
1167 ft · 37 sec · North Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto East Geneva Street
624 ft · 15 sec · East Geneva Street
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp right
2455 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.3 km · 53 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Des Moines
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
185.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535.4 mi · 8 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Ogden
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
77.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86, US 30 West: Twin Falls
48.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right
20.9 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
53.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn right onto East Sun Valley Road
47 m · 6 sec · East Sun Valley Road
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhorn and Ketchum.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535 mi · 08h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elkhorn and Sunny near Ketchum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkhorn to Ketchum?
The road trip is about 1644.1 miles (2645.9 km) and usually takes 28h 30m 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?
Julesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 820.6 miles from Elkhorn and 823.5 miles from Ketchum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1297.5 miles (2088.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 346.6 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 CDT. 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 $218.76 one way or $437.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 515.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elkhorn and Ketchum, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elkhorn and Sunny near Ketchum.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkhorn and Ketchum. Straight-line distance: 1297.53 mi (2088.17 km).
#1 Elkhorn
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,020 |
| Coordinates | 42.6727900, -88.5445400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ketchum
City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,855 |
| Coordinates | 43.6807400, -114.3636600 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ketchum (-114.36366, 43.68074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2646 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 54h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 41h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 32h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 27h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 23h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 20h 30m |
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 | $3.77 | $218.76 | $437.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $246.72 | $493.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $269.98 | $539.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $307.69 | $615.37 |
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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