How far is Hailey, ID from Carey, ID?
The driving distance from Hailey, ID to Carey, ID is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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City in Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hailey and Carey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hailey and Carey.
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Start on South Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road
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Continue on Gannett Road
4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Queens Crown Road
2675 ft · 50 sec · Queens Crown Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2036 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hailey and Carey.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.41 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Hailey and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Carey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hailey to Carey?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Hailey and 13.9 miles from Carey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.78 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Hailey and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Carey.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hailey and Carey. Straight-line distance: 23.67 mi (38.1 km).
#1 Hailey
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.5196300, -114.3153200 |
| Altitude | 1621 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carey
City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 645 |
| Coordinates | 43.3076800, -113.9447500 |
| Altitude | 1458 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-113.945842, 43.307678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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