How far is Hayden, ID from Star, ID?
The driving distance from Hayden, ID to Star, ID is about 438 miles (704.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.
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 Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hayden and Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden and Star.
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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
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit right
33.6 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight left
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
3076 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23.7 mi · 27 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
912 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
52 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2864 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 41 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield
2590 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
212.9 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 44: Middleton
812 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1800 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on State Highway 44
779 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 44
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Star Boulevard
6.3 mi · 11 min · Star Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden and Star.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
213 mi · 03h 46m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hayden to Star?
The road trip is about 438 miles (704.9 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.8 miles from Hayden and 219.2 miles from Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.1 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 $60.19 one way or $120.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hayden and Star, 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 Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Star.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Star. Straight-line distance: 281.84 mi (453.57 km).
#1 Hayden
City in the U.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Coordinates | 47.7660200, -116.7865800 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Star
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 10,532 |
| Coordinates | 43.6921100, -116.4934600 |
| Altitude | 753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star (-116.49346, 43.69211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 705 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $60.19 | $120.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $65.41 | $130.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $70.33 | $140.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $83.67 | $167.34 |
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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