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Trip from Carey, ID to Elkhorn Village, ID

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

40.9 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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Downtown Carey, ID, ID

Carey, ID

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Downtown Elkhorn Village, ID, ID

Elkhorn Village, ID

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Trip Overview

This 40.9-mile drive from Carey, ID, to Elkhorn Village, ID, is a short hop that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. It's perfect for a day trip, so you don't need to worry about overnight accommodations. The route primarily follows Main Street, the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, and Gannett Picabo Road, with no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for exploring the Mountain West region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that offers a straightforward journey between these two Idaho communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 16.2 mi 24m
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway 9.4 mi 10m
Gannett Picabo Road 7.8 mi 11m
Gannett Road 4 mi 9m
Elkhorn Road 2.7 mi 6m
Queens Crown Road 0.5 mi <1m
Village Way 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 16.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carey, ID and Elkhorn Village, 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

16 mi · 23 min · Main Street
7

Turn right onto Elkhorn Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Elkhorn Road
8

Turn left onto Village Way

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Village Way
9

Continue on Village Way

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Village Way
10

Arrive at destination

Village Way

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hailey, ID

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sun Valley, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Carey, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 40.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 20 / Queens Crown Road

Turn right onto US 20 / Queens Crown Road

Navigation decision point

3
10.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | Gannett Road

Turn right onto Gannett Road

Navigation decision point

3
37.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | Elkhorn Road

Turn right onto Elkhorn Road

Navigation decision point

3
40.6 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Village Way

Turn left onto Village Way

Navigation decision point

7
40.8 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Village Way

Enter roundabout onto Village Way

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.37 one way

$12.75 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.17 $6.72 $13.44
premium $4.47 $7.20 $14.41
diesel $4.80 $7.72 $15.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.29 $1.96
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Carey, ID

Afternoon in Carey on Sunday

Local time

1:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

WSW 1 to 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 6:34AM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 6:34AM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Destination

Elkhorn Village, ID

Afternoon in Elkhorn Village on Sunday

Local time

1:15 PM

MDT

Current temp

90°F

Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 3 to 8 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 6:34AM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 6:34AM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

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

6 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

1h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a steady highway. With 0% highway share, expect a more intimate connection with the local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along Main Street. As you transition from Main Street to the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway and then onto Gannett Picabo Road, the road will feel more like a local thoroughfare, offering a grounded driving experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Carey, ID to Elkhorn Village, ID is easy. At 1h 3m 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; at 37.9 miles (Elkhorn Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,991 ft 4,789 ft

Total Climb

1,292 ft

Total Descent

91 ft

Highest Point

5,991 ft

~40.9 mi in

Elevation Range

1,201 ft

Notable High Points

4,924 ft at ~2.9 miles +91 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Carey, ID

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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; at 37.9 miles (Elkhorn Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elkhorn Village, ID before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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