How far is Running Springs, CA from Hailey, ID?

The driving distance from Running Springs, CA to Hailey, ID is about 806.9 miles (1298.6 km), with a travel time of about 15h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 660.6 miles (1063.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 31h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
806.89 mi
15h 34m
Flight
660.6 mi
1063.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
660.6 mi
Kilometers
1063.13 km
Flight Time
01h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
806.89 mi
Kilometers
1298.56 km
Drive Time
15h 34m

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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 15h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hailey
Wed, May 13, 2:52 PM MDT
Return by in Running Springs
Thu, May 14, 5:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Running Springs
2026-05-12T22:18
Arrive Hailey
Wed, May 13, 1:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
15h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:35 PM to 12:05 AM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Running Springs
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
Caliente
NV

City in Nevada, United States

From Running Springs
403.7 mi
07h 47m
To Hailey
403.2 mi
07h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Running Springs and Hailey.

  1. 1

    Start on Wagon Wheel Drive

    24 m · 8 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard

    122 m · 10 sec · Hilltop Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Hilltop Drive

    1781 ft · 52 sec · Hilltop Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard

    548 ft · 13 sec · Hilltop Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway

    14.8 mi · 26 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 210 West: Pasadena

    3034 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Foothill Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: Barstow

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Barstow Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely

    1078 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunnyside Road

    98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunnyside Road

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Aultman Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Great Basin Highway

    189.7 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Great Basin Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on 4100 North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · 4100 North

  30. 30

    Continue on Pole Line Road West

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pole Line Road West

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 3000 East Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road

  32. 32

    Turn straight

    21.2 mi · 26 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    42.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great Basin Highway
331 mi · 41%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 20%
Sunnyside Road
109 mi · 14%
Las Vegas Freeway
64 mi · 8%
North 3000 East Road
45.8 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Great Basin Highway

Continue on Great Basin Highway

190 mi · 03h 33m

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
15h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
31h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+146.3 mi
660.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caliente
07h 47m from Running Springs
Leave By
4:50 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Running Springs and Sunny near Hailey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Running Springs to Hailey?

The road trip is about 806.9 miles (1298.6 km) and usually takes 15h 34m 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?

Caliente is a useful midpoint, sitting about 403.7 miles from Running Springs and 403.2 miles from Hailey.

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

The direct path is about 660.6 miles (1063.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 146.3 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 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 $164.24 one way or $328.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 253 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Running Springs and Hailey, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Running Springs and Sunny near Hailey.

Stop Ideas Near Caliente

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caliente, 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 Caliente.

BUS

St. George, Utah

101 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Running Springs and Hailey. Straight-line distance: 660.6 mi (1063.13 km).

Running Springs

#1 Running Springs

Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California

Population4,862
Coordinates34.2077900, -117.1092000
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Hailey

#2 Hailey

City in Idaho

Population8,689
Coordinates43.5196300, -114.3153200
Altitude1621
CountryUnited States
Start: Running Springs (-117.1092, 34.20779)
End: Hailey (-114.31532, 43.51963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.47 gal
107.78 L · about $164.24
Round trip
$328.49
56.94 gal · 215.56 L
Estimated CO2
253 kg one way
Round trip: 506 kg / 1116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $164.24 $328.49
Mid-grade $6.07 $172.70 $345.40
Premium $6.24 $177.74 $355.48
Diesel $7.57 $215.43 $430.86

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 California · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Running Springs, CA and Hailey, ID. The current time in Running Springs is 22:18:13, although it is 23:18:13 in Hailey.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.