How far is Hydra, ID from Jerome, ID?

The driving distance from Hydra, ID to Jerome, ID is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.48 mi
00h 06m
Flight
1.71 mi
2.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.71 mi
Kilometers
2.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.48 mi
Kilometers
3.99 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerome
Tue, May 5, 2:21 AM MDT
Return by in Hydra
Tue, May 5, 2:27 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hydra
2026-05-05T02:15
Arrive Jerome
Tue, May 5, 2:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hydra
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Hydra
1.2 mi
00h 03m
To Jerome
1.3 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph ENE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hydra and Jerome.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hydra and Jerome.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lincoln Avenue

    1189 ft · 26 sec · South Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    155 m · 22 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    143 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hydra and Jerome.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lincoln Avenue
2.16 mi · 87%
East Main Street
0.19 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Lincoln Avenue

Continue on South Lincoln Avenue

1.94 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
00h 03m from Hydra
Leave By
8:18 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hydra and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hydra to Jerome?

The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Hydra and 1.3 miles from Jerome.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.35 one way or $0.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hydra and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wendell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wendell.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hydra and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 1.71 mi (2.75 km).

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#1 Hydra

Hydra is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6993500, -114.5189300
Altitude1139
CountryUnited States
Jerome

#2 Jerome

City in Idaho, United States

Population11,994
Coordinates42.7240700, -114.5186500
Altitude1147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lincoln Avenue (-114.518604, 42.699354)
End: East Main Street (-114.51865, 42.724055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.33 L · about $0.35
Round trip
$0.70
0.18 gal · 0.66 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.35 $0.70
Mid-grade $4.23 $0.38 $0.76
Premium $4.55 $0.41 $0.82
Diesel $5.41 $0.49 $0.97

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hydra and Jerome. The current time is 02:15:41.

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.