How far is Ashton, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Ashton, ID to Boise, ID is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239 miles (384.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cassia County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashton and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashton and Boise.
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Start on Main Street
2026 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
16.3 mi · 18 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Broadway Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
134 m · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1 km · 2 min · East Front Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashton and Boise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ashton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashton to Boise?
The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Declo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Ashton and 141.8 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239 miles (384.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.32 one way or $84.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ashton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Declo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Declo.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashton and Boise. Straight-line distance: 239.04 mi (384.69 km).
#1 Ashton
City in Fremont County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,050 |
| Coordinates | 44.0715800, -111.4482900 |
| Altitude | 1603 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $42.32 | $84.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.99 | $91.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.45 | $98.90 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.83 | $117.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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