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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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Nevada, United States
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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.
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Start on Wagon Wheel Drive
24 m · 8 sec · Wagon Wheel Drive
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
122 m · 10 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Continue on Hilltop Drive
1781 ft · 52 sec · Hilltop Drive
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Turn left onto Hilltop Boulevard
548 ft · 13 sec · Hilltop Boulevard
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Continue on Steve Faris Memorial Highway
14.8 mi · 26 min · Steve Faris Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 210 West: Pasadena
3034 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Foothill Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 North: Barstow
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow Freeway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Barstow Freeway
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Keep slight left
1141 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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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
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Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway
112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 North: Ely
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
85.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Great Basin Highway
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Road
98.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Sunnyside Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sunnyside Road
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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
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
2510 ft · 1 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto Great Basin Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Great Basin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Aultman Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aultman Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
9.6 mi · 16 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
46.5 mi · 50 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on Great Basin Highway
189.7 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Great Basin Highway
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Continue on 4100 North
2.8 mi · 4 min · 4100 North
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Continue on Pole Line Road West
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pole Line Road West
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Turn left onto North 3000 East Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road
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Turn straight
21.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
42.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Running Springs and Hailey. Straight-line distance: 660.6 mi (1063.13 km).
#1 Running Springs
Census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California
| Population | 4,862 |
| Coordinates | 34.2077900, -117.1092000 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hailey
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.5196300, -114.3153200 |
| Altitude | 1621 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hailey (-114.31532, 43.51963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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