How far is Boise, ID from Chubbuck, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.7 mi
03h 16m
Flight
194.01 mi
312.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.01 mi
Kilometers
312.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.7 mi
Kilometers
374.5 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chubbuck
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM MDT
Return by in Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-22T17:28
Arrive Chubbuck
Wed, Apr 22, 8:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Boise
116.3 mi
01h 38m
To Chubbuck
116.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    3011 ft · 57 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
228 mi · 98%
South Broadway Avenue
2.77 mi · 1%
West Myrtle Street
0.65 mi
Yellowstone Avenue
0.57 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

166 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
194 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
01h 38m from Boise
Leave By
10:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Boise and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Boise and 116.5 miles from Chubbuck.

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

The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.96 one way or $63.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Boise and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jerome, 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 Jerome.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 194.01 mi (312.23 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

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

#2 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.203299, 43.613424)
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.08 L · about $31.96
Round trip
$63.92
16.42 gal · 62.16 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.96 $63.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.74 $69.47
Premium $4.55 $37.35 $74.69
Diesel $5.41 $44.43 $88.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Boise and Chubbuck. The current time is 17:28:36.

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.