How far is Basin, MT from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Basin, MT to Boise, ID is about 514.1 miles (827.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Bingham County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basin and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basin and Boise.
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Start on Quartz Avenue
42 m · 9 sec · Quartz Avenue
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Turn left onto Basin Street
2304 ft · 1 min · Basin Street
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Continue on Earth Angel Road
1922 ft · 55 sec · Earth Angel Road
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Turn right
48 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp right toward Butte
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
34.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
245 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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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 Basin and Boise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
245 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Basin and Sunny near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basin to Boise?
The road trip is about 514.1 miles (827.4 km) and usually takes 08h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blackfoot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.8 miles from Basin and 257.4 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.1 miles (428.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 248 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.52 one way or $163.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Basin and Sunny near Boise.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basin and Boise. Straight-line distance: 266.11 mi (428.26 km).
#1 Basin
Situated in Jefferson County at an elevation of 5,364 feet, this community lies along the Boulder River within the northern Rocky Mountains between Butte and Helena.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.2713200, -112.2636200 |
| Altitude | 1635 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 827 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 24m |
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 | $4.49 | $81.52 | $163.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $87.53 | $175.05 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $94.20 | $188.40 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $110.84 | $221.67 |
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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