How far is Hailey, ID from Ketchum, ID?
The driving distance from Hailey, ID to Ketchum, ID is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
Light Snow then Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hailey and Ketchum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hailey and Ketchum.
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Start on South Main Street
11.8 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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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 Hailey and Ketchum.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Start on South Main Street
11.8 mi · 00h 18m
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 Snow then Snow Showers near Ketchum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hailey to Ketchum?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Sun Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Hailey and 5.9 miles from Ketchum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.64 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Hailey and Light Snow then Snow Showers near Ketchum.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hailey and Ketchum. Straight-line distance: 11.39 mi (18.33 km).
#1 Hailey
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.5196300, -114.3153200 |
| Altitude | 1621 |
| 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: (-114.363616, 43.680771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
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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