How far is Ketchum, ID from Elkhorn, WI?
The driving distance from Ketchum, ID to Elkhorn, WI is about 1647.3 miles (2651 km), with a travel time of about 28h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1297.5 miles (2088.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 57h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 28h 36m.
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.
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City in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchum and Elkhorn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchum and Elkhorn.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Sun Valley Road
47 m · 12 sec · East Sun Valley Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
64.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
47.7 mi · 45 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
134.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cheyenne
39.1 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
388.3 mi · 6 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
173.2 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
1895 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
43.8 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
2271 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 24 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 north, IL 75: South Beloit
2020 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Gateway Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Highway 81
1190 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 81
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Continue on Millington Road
2948 ft · 1 min · Millington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
62 m · 4 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
121 m · 7 sec · East Hart Road
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Exit the roundabout
2447 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East Geneva Street
624 ft · 13 sec · East Geneva Street
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Turn right onto South Wisconsin Street
1167 ft · 39 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
112 m · 22 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
45 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ketchum and Elkhorn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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621 mi · 10h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Ketchum and Mostly Sunny near Elkhorn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ketchum to Elkhorn?
The road trip is about 1647.3 miles (2651 km) and usually takes 28h 36m 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?
Julesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 822.2 miles from Ketchum and 825.1 miles from Elkhorn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1297.5 miles (2088.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 349.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $226.30 one way or $452.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 516.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ketchum and Elkhorn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ketchum and Mostly Sunny near Elkhorn.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ketchum and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 1297.53 mi (2088.17 km).
#1 Ketchum
City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,855 |
| Coordinates | 43.6807400, -114.3636600 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhorn
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,020 |
| Coordinates | 42.6727900, -88.5445400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 54h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 41h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 32h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 27h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 23h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 20h 33m |
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 | $226.30 | $452.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $245.95 | $491.90 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $264.43 | $528.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $314.60 | $629.20 |
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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