Origin
Ketchum, ID
Morning in Ketchum on Saturday
Local time
11:17 AM
MDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ketchum, 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
18m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ketchum, ID
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Hailey, ID
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Trip Overview
Ketchum to Hailey is 11.9 miles and takes about 18 minutes via North Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Idaho's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two nearby communities, perfect for a simple transit or a brief exploration of the immediate area. You won't need an overnight stay for this one, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone quick trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway segments to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.8 miles, primarily on North Main Street. Expect a driving experience focused on navigating local roads, rather than covering long distances at high speeds. The roads involved are North Main Street, East Sun Valley Road, and South Main Street, suggesting a journey through developed areas rather than expansive wilderness.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 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 early in the drive near ID 75 Spur / East Sun Valley Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ketchum, ID to Hailey, ID is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ID 75 Spur / East Sun Valley Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (ID 75 / North Main Street): 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.
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ID 75 Spur / East Sun Valley Road
Turn left onto ID 75 Spur / East Sun Valley Road
Navigation decision point
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ID 75 / North Main Street
Turn left onto ID 75 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| East Sun Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 11.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchum, ID and Hailey, ID.
1
Start on this road
87 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto ID 75 Spur
154 ft
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11 sec
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East Sun Valley Road
3
Turn left onto ID 75
12 mi
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17 min
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North Main Street
4
Arrive at destination
ID 75
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
11:17 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
14 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
18m 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 Ketchum, ID to Hailey, ID covers 11.9 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, East Sun Valley Road, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Ketchum, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 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 Ketchum, ID to Hailey, ID is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ID 75 Spur / East Sun Valley Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (ID 75 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ketchum, 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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