How far is Hailey, ID from Running Springs, CA?

The driving distance from Hailey, ID to Running Springs, CA is about 807.3 miles (1299.3 km), with a travel time of about 15h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 660.6 miles (1063.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
807.34 mi
15h 35m
Flight
660.6 mi
1063.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
660.6 mi
Kilometers
1063.13 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
807.34 mi
Kilometers
1299.29 km
Drive Time
15h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Running Springs
Wed, May 13, 1:08 PM PDT
Return by in Hailey
Thu, May 14, 5:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hailey
2026-05-12T22:32
Arrive Running Springs
Wed, May 13, 2:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
15h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:35 PM to 10:05 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hailey
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Caliente
NV

City in Nevada, United States

From Hailey
403.9 mi
07h 47m
To Running Springs
403.5 mi
07h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hailey and Running Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hailey and Running Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    52.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    195.1 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard

    2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Great Basin Highway

    85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas

    2263 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  20. 20

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 East, CA 210 West: Redlands, Pasadena

    1290 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 210 East: Redlands

    3248 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    967 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Foothill Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 330 North: Big Bear

    3190 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway

    14.8 mi · 25 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Running Springs

    604 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Hilltop Drive

    815 ft · 17 sec · Hilltop Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Hilltop Boulevard

    122 m · 11 sec · Hilltop Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Wagon Wheel Drive

    24 m · 3 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hailey and Running Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
262 mi · 32%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
164 mi · 20%
Great Basin Highway
141 mi · 17%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 14%
Las Vegas Freeway
64 mi · 8%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Take the exit slight right

195 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
15h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
31h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.7 mi
660.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caliente
07h 47m from Hailey
Leave By
4:50 AM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hailey and Sunny near Running Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hailey to Running Springs?

The road trip is about 807.3 miles (1299.3 km) and usually takes 15h 35m 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?

Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 403.9 miles from Hailey and 403.5 miles from Running Springs.

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

The direct path is about 660.6 miles (1063.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.7 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 MDT. 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 $110.91 one way or $221.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 253.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hailey and Running Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hailey and Sunny near Running Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Caliente

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caliente, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caliente.

BUS

St. George, Utah

101 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hailey and Running Springs. Straight-line distance: 660.6 mi (1063.13 km).

Hailey

#1 Hailey

City in Idaho

Population8,689
Coordinates43.5196300, -114.3153200
Altitude1621
CountryUnited States
Running Springs

#2 Running Springs

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

Population4,862
Coordinates34.2077900, -117.1092000
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Start: Hailey (-114.31532, 43.51963)
End: Running Springs (-117.1092, 34.20779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.49 gal
107.84 L · about $110.91
Round trip
$221.82
56.98 gal · 215.68 L
Estimated CO2
253.2 kg one way
Round trip: 506.4 kg / 1116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $110.91 $221.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $120.54 $241.08
Premium $4.55 $129.60 $259.20
Diesel $5.41 $154.19 $308.38

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hailey, ID and Running Springs, CA. The current time in Hailey is 22:32:54, although it is 21:32:54 in Running Springs.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.