How far is Boise, ID from Filer, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Filer, ID is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.33 mi
02h 19m
Flight
108.06 mi
173.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.06 mi
Kilometers
173.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.33 mi
Kilometers
206.53 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Filer
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM MDT
Return by in Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 11:38 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-23T06:58
Arrive Filer
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Boise
64.1 mi
01h 09m
To Filer
64.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 46: Wendell

    1959 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 1950 East

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South 1950 East

  10. 10

    Continue on East 3500 South

    4.3 mi · 6 min · East 3500 South

  11. 11

    Continue on North 1500 East Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North 1500 East Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 1500 East Road

    115 m · 13 sec · North 1500 East Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East 4100 North

    6.6 mi · 9 min · East 4100 North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 3950 North

    1.4 km · 3 min · East 3950 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stevens Avenue

    110 m · 17 sec · Stevens Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Yakima Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Yakima Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yakima Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
101 mi · 79%
East 4100 North
6.59 mi · 5%
North 1500 East Road
5.65 mi · 4%
South 1950 East
4.76 mi · 4%
East 3500 South
4.35 mi · 3%
South Broadway Avenue
2.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 35m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
01h 09m from Boise
Leave By
1:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boise and Chance Rain Showers near Filer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Boise and 64.2 miles from Filer.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boise and Chance Rain Showers near Filer.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

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Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Filer. Straight-line distance: 108.06 mi (173.91 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

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

#2 Filer

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population2,931
Coordinates42.5701900, -114.6078200
Altitude1148
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: Filer (-114.60782, 42.57019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $17.64
Round trip
$35.27
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.64 $35.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.17 $38.33
Premium $4.55 $20.61 $41.21
Diesel $5.41 $24.52 $49.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boise and Filer. The current time is 06:58:27.

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.