Origin
Carey, ID
Morning in Carey on Saturday
Local time
7:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carey, 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
41m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carey, ID
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Hailey, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carey, ID to Hailey, ID covers 27.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, Gannett Picabo Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 20 / Queens Crown Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carey, ID to Hailey, ID is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 20 / Queens Crown Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Gannett Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 20 / Queens Crown Road
Turn right onto US 20 / Queens Crown Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
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Gannett Road
Turn right onto Gannett Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Gannett Picabo Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Gannett Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Queens Crown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
— 9.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carey, ID and Hailey, ID.
1
Start on US 93; US 20; US 26
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 20
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Queens Crown Road
3
Continue on US 20
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4
Turn right onto Gannett Road
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Gannett Road
5
Continue on Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Gannett Picabo Road
6
Turn straight onto ID 75
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
ID 75
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.37 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Hailey, ID
Morning in Hailey on Saturday
Local time
7:27 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
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m 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 Carey, ID to Hailey, ID covers 27.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, Gannett Picabo Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Carey, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.37 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 Carey, ID to Hailey, ID is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 20 / Queens Crown Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (Gannett Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Carey, 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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