How far is Hayden, ID from Chubbuck, ID?

The driving distance from Hayden, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 529.9 miles (852.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 394.9 miles (635.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
529.87 mi
07h 50m
Flight
394.94 mi
635.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
394.94 mi
Kilometers
635.6 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
529.87 mi
Kilometers
852.75 km
Drive Time
07h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM MDT
Return by in Hayden
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayden
2026-04-22T18:17
Arrive Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:51 PM to 4:21 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
8:18 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
264.6 mi
03h 55m
To Chubbuck
265.3 mi
03h 55m

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
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hayden and Chubbuck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    244.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Chubbuck

    893 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden and Chubbuck.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
245 mi · 46%
I 86 West
1.34 mi
North Government Way
0.98 mi
Yellowstone Avenue
0.48 mi
US 91
0.22 mi
West Honeysuckle Avenue
0.21 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 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+135 mi
394.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 55m from Hayden
Leave By
8:18 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Hayden and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hayden to Chubbuck?

The road trip is about 529.9 miles (852.8 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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 264.6 miles from Hayden and 265.3 miles from Chubbuck.

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

The direct path is about 394.9 miles (635.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 135 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 $72.80 one way or $145.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hayden and Chubbuck, 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 394.94 mi (635.6 km).

Hayden

#1 Hayden

City in the U.

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

#2 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Start: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 853 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.7 gal
70.78 L · about $72.80
Round trip
$145.60
37.4 gal · 141.56 L
Estimated CO2
166.2 kg one way
Round trip: 332.4 kg / 733 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.80 $145.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $79.12 $158.24
Premium $4.55 $85.07 $170.13
Diesel $5.41 $101.20 $202.41

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hayden, ID and Chubbuck, ID. The current time in Hayden is 18:17:08, although it is 19:17:08 in Chubbuck.

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.