This 151.3-mile drive from Chubbuck, ID to Hailey, ID takes approximately 3 hours and 1 minute, making it a manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving, and the estimated fuel cost is around $24. The route passes through the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey. With only one recommended stop and no particularly long stretches of uninterrupted driving, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.5 miles from Chubbuck, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
73.3 mi
1h 24m
Bergener Boulevard
34.1 mi
38m
I 15 BUS
19.8 mi
18m
Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi
11m
Main Street
5.5 mi
8m
Gannett Road
4 mi
9m
North Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
I 86
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
— 73.3 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck, ID and Hailey, ID.
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Start on US 91
0.6 mi·59 sec·Yellowstone Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
3
Merge onto I 86
0.8 mi·52 sec·I 86
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·40 sec
Toward Idaho Falls
5
Merge onto I 15 BUS
20 mi·18 min·I 15 BUS
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
7
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft·12 sec
8
Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 26
34 mi·38 min·Bergener Boulevard
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; US 26
23 mi·26 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
10
Continue on US 20; US 26
0.2 mi·37 sec·South Front Street
11
Turn sharp left onto County Road
68 ft·3 sec·County Road
12
Turn right onto West Temple Avenue
0.2 mi·41 sec·West Temple Avenue
13
Continue on Park Road
0.4 mi·34 sec·Park Road
14
Turn left onto US 93; US 20; US 26
0.5 mi·57 sec·West Grand Avenue
15
Continue on US 93; US 20; US 26
41 mi·47 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
16
Continue on US 93; US 20; US 26
2.3 mi·3 min·North Main Street
17
Turn right onto US 20
0.5 mi·45 sec·Queens Crown Road
18
Continue on US 20
9.4 mi·10 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
19
Turn right onto Gannett Road
4.0 mi·9 min·Gannett Road
20
Continue on Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi·11 min·Gannett Picabo Road
21
Turn straight onto ID 75
5.5 mi·8 min·Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
ID 75
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and local road nature of this drive, leaving Chubbuck in the morning allows ample time to reach Hailey without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways, though the estimated $24 fuel cost is quite reasonable. Pay attention to local speed limits and any turns indicated, especially as you pass through areas like Idaho Falls. This straightforward trip is best enjoyed with a relaxed approach.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Chubbuck, ID, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hailey, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chubbuck, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chubbuck, ID
This is one driving day of about 151 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Chubbuck, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway for about 73.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 79.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Idaho Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Idaho Falls
5
22 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
5
22.2 mi into trip|~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22.2 mi into trip|~22m in|I 15 Business; US 26 / Bergener Boulevard
Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 26 / Bergener Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
79.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in|County Road
Turn sharp left onto County Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.93 one way
$47.86 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$25.08
$50.16
premium
$4.53
$26.94
$53.87
diesel
$5.61
$33.34
$66.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.85
$7.25
Efficient EV
37.8
0
$13.21
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.14
$9.66
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chubbuck, ID
Night
in Chubbuck on Saturday
Local time
10:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hailey, ID
Night
in Hailey on Saturday
Local time
10:15 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Carey, ID
76 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.
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
3h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 151.3-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating more frequent turns and interacting with local traffic patterns rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the nature of local roads suggests a more varied pace. You'll be passing through areas like Idaho Falls, and the drive will likely feel more connected to the communities along the way. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.3 mi on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chubbuck, ID to Hailey, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Arco along the way.
Arco
22 mi in|~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 151 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.3 miles on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Hailey, ID, but most travelers stay overnight.
