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Trip from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7m

Distance

5 mi

8 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 7m ★
6 AM
0h 7m ★
8 AM
0h 9m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 8m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 9m
8 PM
0h 7m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bellevue, ID, ID

Bellevue, ID

cottonbro studio

city in and the county seat of Blaine County, Idaho, United States

Hailey, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID covers 5 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on ID 75, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on ID 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 7m highway drive covering 5 miles, with most of the trip on ID 75 and South Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 5 miles on ID 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 2 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
ID 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on ID 75 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID is easy. At 7m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
ID 75 5 mi 7m
South Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: ID 75 — 5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, ID and Hailey, ID.

1

Start on ID 75

5.0 mi · 7 min · ID 75
2

Arrive at destination

ID 75

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.79 one way

$1.58 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $0.83 $1.66
premium $4.53 $0.89 $1.78
diesel $5.61 $1.10 $2.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.5 0 $0.52 $0.24
Efficient EV 1.3 0 $0.44 $0.20
EV Truck/SUV 2 0 $0.70 $0.32

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, ID

Morning in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

8:45 AM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hailey, ID

Morning in Hailey on Saturday

Local time

8:45 AM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

7m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID covers 5 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are ID 75, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 2.5 miles from Bellevue, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID is easy. At 7m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bellevue, ID to Hailey, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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