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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Quick Snapshot
Road
490.72 mi
07h 27m
Flight
377.17 mi
606.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.17 mi
Kilometers
606.99 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
490.72 mi
Kilometers
789.74 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM MDT
Return by in Hayden
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayden
2026-04-22T16:24
Arrive Ammon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:28 PM to 3:58 PM MDT

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

Leave by
9:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayden
8:00 PM PDT
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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Hayden
243.9 mi
03h 43m
To Ammon
246.9 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Hayden and Ammon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hayden and Ammon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Government Way

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue

    1094 ft · 24 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    278 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    198 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 20 West: Historic Downtown, Arco

    1619 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pancheri Drive

    1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West 17th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 17th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sunnyside Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Molen Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Molen Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
198 mi · 40%
East Sunnyside Road
2.85 mi · 1%
West 17th Street
1.07 mi
North Government Way
0.98 mi
South Holmes Avenue
0.98 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

278 mi · 04h 40m

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
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.5 mi
377.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 43m from Hayden
Leave By
9:04 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Hayden

#1 Hayden

City in the U.

Population15,434
Coordinates47.7660200, -116.7865800
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Ammon

#2 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Start: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)
End: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 790 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
17.32 gal
65.55 L · about $67.43
Round trip
$134.85
34.64 gal · 131.1 L
Estimated CO2
153.9 kg one way
Round trip: 307.8 kg / 679 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hayden, ID and Ammon, ID. The current time in Hayden is 16:24:39, although it is 17:24:39 in Ammon.

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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.