Origin
Weston, ID
Late night in Weston on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, ID to Whitney, 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
20m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, ID
Marta Branco
Whitney, ID
Shots by Kevin
Trip Overview
Weston to Whitney is 13.1 miles and takes about 20 minutes via South 3200 West/South State Street/State Highway 36, 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. Expect a relaxed pace on this brief journey, perfect for a quick transit or a leisurely exploration of the immediate area. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3200 West | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| South State Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 36 | 3 mi | 3m |
| West Oneida Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Depot Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 3600 South | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Westside Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1600 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South 3200 West
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, ID and Whitney, ID.
1
Start on South Center Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Depot Street
3
Turn straight onto South Westside Highway
507 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Westside Highway
4
Turn left onto West 3600 South
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 3600 South
5
Turn left onto South 3200 West
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South 3200 West
6
At end of road, turn right onto ID 36
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 36
7
Continue on ID 36
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Oneida Street
8
Turn right onto US 91
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
South State Street
9
Continue on US 91
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
10
Turn right onto South 1600 East
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 1600 East
11
Arrive at destination
South 1600 East
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Depot Street
Turn right onto East Depot Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 3600 South
Turn left onto West 3600 South
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South 3200 West
Turn left onto South 3200 West
Navigation decision point
4
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
ID 36 / State Highway 36
At end of road, turn right onto ID 36 / State Highway 36
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 91 / South State Street
Turn right onto US 91 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.15 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Whitney, ID
Late night in Whitney on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°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
21 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
20m 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 by its turn-heavy local nature, with only 23% of the route on highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including South 3200 West, South State Street, and a brief segment of State Highway 36. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on South 3200 West, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on South 3200 West.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Depot Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 3600 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (South 3200 West): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on South 3200 West. 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: near the start (East Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 3600 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (South 3200 West): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Whitney, 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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