How far is Boise, ID from Brothers, OR?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Brothers, OR is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
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 Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Brothers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Brothers.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
80 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
57 m · 11 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
2663 ft · 1 min · West Front Street
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Continue on Boise Connector
4.8 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.5 mi · 18 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard
1702 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 55
3178 ft · 1 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on West Karcher Road
1484 ft · 30 sec · West Karcher Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Karcher Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · West Karcher Road
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Continue on Sunnyslope Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Sunnyslope Road
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Turn left
89.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
2073 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Steens Highway
62.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Steens Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Steens Highway
635 ft · 9 sec · Steens Highway
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Continue on Steens Highway
27.5 mi · 32 min · Steens Highway
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Continue on Crane Boulevard
885 ft · 19 sec · Crane Boulevard
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Turn straight onto East Monroe Street
1.4 km · 3 min · East Monroe Street
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Continue on Hines Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Hines Boulevard
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Continue on Oregon Avenue
87.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Oregon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Oregon Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Brothers.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
89.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Boise and Widespread Frost near Brothers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Brothers?
The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.8 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Boise and 154.3 miles from Brothers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 $52.92 one way or $105.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boise and Brothers, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boise and Widespread Frost near Brothers.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
Burns, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Brothers. Straight-line distance: 220.15 mi (354.29 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brothers
Situated in the high desert of Deschutes County at an elevation of 4,639 feet, this small unincorporated community lies along U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8137400, -120.6033300 |
| Altitude | 1414 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brothers (-120.60333, 43.81374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.87 | $52.92 | $105.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $56.40 | $112.81 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $59.30 | $118.59 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $69.05 | $138.09 |
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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