How far is Pocatello, ID from Hailey, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Hailey, ID is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.62 mi
03h 06m
Flight
104.29 mi
167.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.29 mi
Kilometers
167.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.62 mi
Kilometers
247.22 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hailey
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Hailey
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Butte City
ID

City in Butte County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
76.7 mi
01h 33m
To Hailey
76.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph WSW
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Hailey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Hailey.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    70 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wyeth Street

    1086 ft · 50 sec · East Wyeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 10th Avenue

    1452 ft · 45 sec · North 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2604 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bergener Boulevard

    34.1 mi · 38 min · Bergener Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    22.9 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Front Street

    2808 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Queens Crown Road

    2675 ft · 45 sec · Queens Crown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gannett Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Gannett Picabo Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Hailey.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
73.3 mi · 48%
Bergener Boulevard
34.1 mi · 22%
Veterans Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 15%
Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 5%
Main Street
5.51 mi · 4%
Gannett Road
4.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

41 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte City
01h 33m from Pocatello
Leave By
10:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pocatello and Chance Light Snow near Hailey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Hailey?

The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Butte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Pocatello and 76.9 miles from Hailey.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.10 one way or $42.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pocatello and Chance Light Snow near Hailey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Hailey. Straight-line distance: 104.29 mi (167.84 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Hailey

#2 Hailey

City in Idaho

Population8,689
Coordinates43.5196300, -114.3153200
Altitude1621
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Hailey (-114.31532, 43.51963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.52 L · about $21.10
Round trip
$42.20
10.84 gal · 41.04 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.10 $42.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.93 $45.86
Premium $4.55 $24.66 $49.31
Diesel $5.41 $29.33 $58.67

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

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Hailey. The current time is 01:59:41.

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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.