Origin
Carey, ID
Late night in Carey on Sunday
Local time
4:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carey, ID to Elkhorn Village, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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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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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 55 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
$6.48 one way
$12.96 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Elkhorn Village, ID
Late night in Elkhorn Village on Sunday
Local time
4:21 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°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
17 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
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.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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