How far is Hailey, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Hailey, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
141.27 mi
02h 30m
Flight
114.4 mi
184.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.4 mi
Kilometers
184.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.27 mi
Kilometers
227.35 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM MDT
Return by in Hailey
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hailey
2026-04-22T20:33
Arrive Idaho Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hailey
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 Hailey
70.6 mi
01h 15m
To Idaho Falls
70.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hailey and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gannett Picabo Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gannett Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Queens Crown Road

    2675 ft · 50 sec · Queens Crown Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Front Street

    2808 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Arco Highway

    19.6 mi · 21 min · West Arco Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 45th West

    2 mi · 4 min · South 45th West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 33rd South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 33rd South

  16. 16

    Continue on West Sunnyside Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sunnyside Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
92.4 mi · 65%
West Arco Highway
19.6 mi · 14%
Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 6%
South Main Street
5.51 mi · 4%
Gannett Road
4.01 mi · 3%
West Sunnyside Road
2.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

41 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arco
01h 15m from Hailey
Leave By
1:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Hailey and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hailey to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 70.6 miles from Hailey and 70.7 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Hailey and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hailey and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 114.4 mi (184.11 km).

Hailey

#1 Hailey

City in Idaho

Population8,689
Coordinates43.5196300, -114.3153200
Altitude1621
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-114.315367, 43.519611)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.77
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.39 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.07 $42.14
Premium $4.55 $22.65 $45.31
Diesel $5.41 $26.95 $53.90

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

There is no time difference between Hailey and Idaho Falls. The current time is 20:33:15.

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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.