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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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
52.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
14.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
195.1 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Great Basin Highway
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Aultman Street
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Boulevard
2512 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Turn right onto Great Basin Highway
85 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South, US 93 South: Las Vegas
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Merge slight right
151.2 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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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
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Barstow Freeway
1095 ft · 13 sec · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 210 East, CA 210 West: Redlands, Pasadena
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 210 East: Redlands
3248 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
967 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 330 North: Big Bear
3190 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 25 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto Running Springs
604 ft · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Hilltop Drive
815 ft · 17 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Continue on Hilltop Boulevard
122 m · 11 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wagon Wheel Drive
24 m · 3 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Caliente.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hailey and Running Springs. Straight-line distance: 660.6 mi (1063.13 km).
#1 Hailey
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.5196300, -114.3153200 |
| Altitude | 1621 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Running Springs
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,862 |
| Coordinates | 34.2077900, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
End: Running Springs (-117.1092, 34.20779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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