How far is Whitney, ID from Dayton, ID?
The driving distance from Whitney, ID to Dayton, ID is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitney and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitney and Dayton.
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Start on South 1600 East
22 m · 4 sec · South 1600 East
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Oneida Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Oneida Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on North Westside Highway
1471 ft · 36 sec · North Westside Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Westside Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitney and Dayton.
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.
State Highway 36
Continue on State Highway 36
5.35 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Whitney and Rain Showers near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitney to Dayton?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Whitney and 4.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Whitney and Rain Showers near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Preston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Preston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitney and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 8.63 mi (13.89 km).
#1 Whitney
Whitney is a place in Idaho, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.0657600, -111.8377300 |
| Altitude | 1403 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 494 |
| Coordinates | 42.1129800, -111.9935700 |
| Altitude | 1470 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Westside Highway (-111.993357, 42.112974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
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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