Origin
Hazelton, ID
Morning in Hazelton on Tuesday
Local time
9:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazelton, ID to Jerome, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jerome, ID
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Trip Overview
Hazelton, ID to Jerome, ID is 27.7 miles and takes about 30m via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and State Highway 25, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Idaho. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a straightforward and quick connection between these two communities. Given the minimal distance and duration, this is a perfect option for a quick errand, a brief scenic detour, or simply a way to connect to your next destination without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.4 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 25 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Valley Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 22.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazelton, ID and Jerome, ID.
1
Start on ID 25
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on ID 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 25
3
Turn left onto Valley Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
5
Merge onto I 84
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward ID 25: Jerome
7
Turn right onto ID 25
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 25
8
Continue on ID 25
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
ID 25
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Valley Road
Turn left onto Valley Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward ID 25: Jerome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward ID 25: Jerome
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
ID 25 / State Highway 25
Turn right onto ID 25 / State Highway 25
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Jerome, ID
Morning in Jerome on Tuesday
Local time
9:03 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°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
24 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
30m 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 mostly surface roads profile means you'll spend about 94% of your time on local streets and highways rather than interstate. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 22.4 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. After that, you'll transition to State Highway 25 and Valley Road. Expect fairly consistent traffic flow without the rapid acceleration and braking typical of major interstate travel, given the relatively short distance and surface road focus.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 1.8 miles in near Valley Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hazelton, ID to Jerome, ID is easy. At 30m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 1.8 miles (Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jerome, 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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