How far is Hayden, ID from Ammon, ID?
The driving distance from Hayden, ID to Ammon, ID is about 490.7 miles (789.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.2 miles (607 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hayden and Ammon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden and Ammon.
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Start on North Government Way
1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way
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Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue
1094 ft · 24 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
278 mi · 4 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
198 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 20 West: Historic Downtown, Arco
1619 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on West Broadway Street
2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Utah Avenue
2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue
781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Turn left onto Pancheri Drive
1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive
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Continue on West 17th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 17th Street
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Turn right onto South Holmes Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue
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Turn left onto East Sunnyside Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Molen Street
41 m · 6 sec · Molen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Molen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden and Ammon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
278 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Rain leaving Hayden and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ammon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hayden to Ammon?
The road trip is about 490.7 miles (789.7 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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?
Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.9 miles from Hayden and 246.9 miles from Ammon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.2 miles (607 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. 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 $67.43 one way or $134.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hayden and Ammon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Hayden and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ammon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Ammon. Straight-line distance: 377.17 mi (606.99 km).
#1 Hayden
City in the U.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Coordinates | 47.7660200, -116.7865800 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ammon
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 17,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.4696400, -111.9666400 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 790 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 07m |
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 | $67.43 | $134.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $73.28 | $146.56 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $78.79 | $157.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $93.74 | $187.47 |
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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