How far is Boise, ID from Emmett, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Emmett, ID is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Emmett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Emmett.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Capitol Boulevard
849 ft · 34 sec · South Capitol Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Idaho Street
3037 ft · 1 min · West Idaho Street
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
1019 ft · 30 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on West State Street
656 ft · 20 sec · West State Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West State Street
9.3 mi · 16 min · West State Street
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Continue straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Emmett Highway
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Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
1232 ft · 25 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2624 ft · 53 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 4th Street
23 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 32 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left
15 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 Boise and Emmett.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Emmett Highway
Turn right onto Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boise and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Emmett?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Boise and 15 miles from Emmett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boise and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Star.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Emmett. Straight-line distance: 23.26 mi (37.43 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
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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