Trip from Hayden, ID to Burley, ID

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

Drive Time

9h 57m

Distance

606.2 mi

976 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$96

one way

EV Charging

Good

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

9h 49m ★

6 AM

9h 58m

8 AM

10h 16m

10 AM

10h 4m

12 PM

10h 2m

3 PM

10h 5m

5 PM

10h 15m

8 PM

9h 53m

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

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Hayden, ID

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city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States

Burley, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hayden, ID to Burley, ID covers 606.2 miles and takes about 9h 57m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 90, I 15, I 86 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 278 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $96.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

303.1 miles from Hayden, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	278 mi	4h 40m
I 15	244.3 mi	3h 49m
I 86	62.7 mi	59m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	10.4 mi	9m
I 84 Business	4.5 mi	7m
US 95	3.7 mi	6m
North Government Way	1 mi	1m
West Honeysuckle Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 278 mi, about 4h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hayden, ID and Burley, ID.

Start on North Government Way

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Government Way

Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue

Turn left onto US 95

3.7 mi · 6 min · US 95

Turn left onto I 90

278 mi · 4 hr 40 min · I 90

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

Merge onto I 15

244 mi · 3 hr 49 min · I 15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 43 sec

Exit 72 Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

Continue on I 86

63 mi · 59 min · I 86

Continue on I 84; US 30

10 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto I 84 Business; US 30

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 84 Business; US 30

Toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley

At end of road, turn left onto I 84 Business; US 30

4.3 mi · 6 min · I 84 Business; US 30

Turn left onto ID 27

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Overland Avenue

Turn left onto East 14th Street

181 ft · 13 sec · East 14th Street

Turn left

92 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 303.1 miles from Hayden, ID, or about 5h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 278 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 133 miles or 2h 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 303.1 miles or 5h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 303.1 miles or 5h 8m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burley, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hayden, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hayden, ID

Aim for roughly 303 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Burley, ID

Aim for roughly 303 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 133 miles from Hayden, ID.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 278 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Sanders County, Montana, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Thompson Falls, MT

200 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

road in the City of Westminster, in central London

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Whitehall, MT

400 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Whitehall, MT

Overnight Options

Night 1

Missoula, MT

303 mi · about 5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 303 miles or 5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Thompson Falls, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 133 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitehall, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 303.1 miles from Hayden, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 278 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 303 miles or 5 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Blue Plate Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hayden, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+12087728399

Visit website

Polo's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burley, Idaho

0.1 mi

Belle’s Brunch House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hayden, Idaho

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kaffee Meister - Hayden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hayden, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12085181057

Visit website

It's a Love Story | Books & Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hayden, Idaho

1 mi

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

2.5 mi

Blue Plate Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hayden, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+12087728399

Visit website

Polo's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 606.2

Burley, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+12088787665

Visit website

Belle’s Brunch House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hayden, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+12087580600

Visit website

Stupid cow cafe' Hayden

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hayden, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12085181004

Chomper Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hayden, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+12087190441

Visit website

FINN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 173.2

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+14065424660

Visit website

The Old Post

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 173.2

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+14065404433

Visit website

River City Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 173.2

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+14062582758

Visit website

Kaffee Meister - Hayden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hayden, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12085181057

Visit website

It's a Love Story | Books & Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hayden, Idaho

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+12087725053

Visit website

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12087190445

Visit website

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 173.2

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

Inland Café & Tea

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12087717272

Visit website

Anchored Coffee Company Ironwood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+12085512388

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 389.7

Lima, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 173.2

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 173.2

Missoula, MT

+14065498382

Visit website

Montana Natural History Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 173.2

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14063270405

Visit website

Good Americano

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 173.2

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065292720

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 283 and 606.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

283 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

527.7 mi into trip | ~8h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 72 Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

601.4 mi into trip | ~9h 49m in | I 84 Business; US 30

Take the exit onto I 84 Business; US 30 toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Bu...

606.2 mi into trip | ~9h 57m in | East 14th Street

Turn left onto East 14th Street

Navigation decision point

606.2 mi into trip | ~9h 57m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$96.06 one way

$192.12 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 212 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$100.69	$201.38
premium	$4.53	$108.14	$216.27
diesel	$5.61	$133.84	$267.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$96

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$226–$336

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 212.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

BreatheEV Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lima, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Heyburn, Idaho

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Smelterville, Idaho

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Burley, Idaho

Rivian

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 3 Electrify America: 3 Other: 1 Tesla: 1 Rivian: 1 Blink: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	181.9	2	$63.65	$29.10
Efficient EV	151.6	1	$53.04	$24.25
EV Truck/SUV	242.5	3	$84.87	$38.80

Gas CO2

212 kg

EV CO2

71 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Hayden, ID

Afternoon in Hayden on Saturday

Local time

12:01 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burley, ID

Afternoon in Burley on Saturday

Local time

1:01 PM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Whitehall, MT

400 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h 57m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

What kind of drive is this?

At 606.2 miles and 9h 57m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 90 and I 15.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 278 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 15. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 283 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 283 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 527.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 601.4 miles (I 84 Business; US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hayden, ID and Burley, ID, road signs point toward Idaho Falls and Twin Falls.

Idaho Falls

283 mi in | ~4h 49m

Twin Falls

527.7 mi in | ~8h 40m

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hayden, ID to Burley, ID covers 606.2 miles and takes about 9h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, I 15, I 86. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 303 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 303.1 miles from Hayden, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $96.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 10 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Between Hayden, ID and Burley, ID, road signs point toward Idaho Falls and Twin Falls.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Blue Plate Cafe

Kaffee Meister - Hayden

Blue Plate Cafe

Polo's Cafe

Belle’s Brunch House

Stupid cow cafe' Hayden

Chomper Cafe

FINN

The Old Post

River City Grill

Kaffee Meister - Hayden

It's a Love Story | Books & Cafe

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

Clyde Coffee

Inland Café & Tea

Anchored Coffee Company Ironwood

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

BreatheEV Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Caras Park

Dragon Hollow Playground

Montana Natural History Center

Good Americano

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hayden, ID

Burley, ID

1 hour later

20 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 57m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Hayden, ID to Burley, ID?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Hayden, ID to Burley, ID?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from Hayden, ID to Burley, ID?

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