How far is Boise, ID from Burley, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Burley, ID is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.44 mi
02h 37m
Flight
142.64 mi
229.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.64 mi
Kilometers
229.55 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.44 mi
Kilometers
256.59 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 PM MDT
Return by in Boise
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-17T19:18
Arrive Burley
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bliss
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Boise
79.6 mi
01h 18m
To Burley
79.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Burley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Burley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    80 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    849 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Myrtle Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Myrtle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Overland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Overland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 14 sec · East 14th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Burley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
153 mi · 96%
South Broadway Avenue
2.77 mi · 2%
North Overland Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
West Myrtle Street
0.65 mi
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.19 mi
I 84 East
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

153 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bliss
01h 18m from Boise
Leave By
1:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boise and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boise to Burley?

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Bliss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Boise and 79.8 miles from Burley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 1:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.92 one way or $43.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boise and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Stop Ideas Near Bliss

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bliss, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bliss.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

56 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Burley. Straight-line distance: 142.64 mi (229.55 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Burley

#2 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: Burley (-113.79279, 42.53574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.3 L · about $21.92
Round trip
$43.84
11.26 gal · 42.6 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.92 $43.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.82 $47.64
Premium $4.55 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.41 $30.47 $60.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boise and Burley. The current time is 19:18:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.