How far is Bellevue, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Bellevue, ID to Boise, ID is about 136 miles (218.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Boise.
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Start on the route
9.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41.7 mi · 48 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Sun Valley Highway
40.8 mi · 47 min · Sun Valley Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West, US 20 West, US 26 West, US 30 West: Boise
1266 ft · 31 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
40.1 mi · 38 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 Bellevue and Boise.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Turn right onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Boise?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Bellevue and 68.1 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.69 one way or $37.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Boise. Straight-line distance: 97.86 mi (157.49 km).
#1 Bellevue
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 43.4635200, -114.2606000 |
| Altitude | 1575 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.69 | $37.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
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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