How far is Boise, ID from Grangeville, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Grangeville, ID is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
198.32 mi
04h 22m
Flight
159.87 mi
257.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.87 mi
Kilometers
257.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.32 mi
Kilometers
319.16 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grangeville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM PDT
Return by in Boise
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-19T01:44
Arrive Grangeville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM PDT

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

Leave by
8:16 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
Donnelly
ID

City in Valley County, Idaho, United States

From Boise
99.1 mi
02h 11m
To Grangeville
99.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Capitol Boulevard

    849 ft · 34 sec · South Capitol Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    3037 ft · 1 min · West Idaho Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1019 ft · 30 sec · North 15th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    656 ft · 20 sec · West State Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · West State Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  13. 13

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · North Norris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2164 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North College Street

    24 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
79 mi · 40%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 23%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 10%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 9%
West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 5%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

79 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
159.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donnelly
02h 11m from Boise
Leave By
8:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boise and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Grangeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Donnelly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Boise and 99.2 miles from Grangeville.

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

The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 8:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boise and Grangeville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boise and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Grangeville.

Stop Ideas Near Donnelly

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

21 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Ontario

105 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Grangeville. Straight-line distance: 159.87 mi (257.28 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

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

#2 Grangeville

City in and county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States

Population3,237
Coordinates45.9265500, -116.1223700
Altitude1036
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: Grangeville (-116.12237, 45.92655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.49 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.50
14 gal · 52.98 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.25 $54.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.62 $59.23
Premium $4.55 $31.84 $63.69
Diesel $5.41 $37.88 $75.77

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Boise, ID and Grangeville, ID. The current time in Boise is 01:44:48, although it is 00:44:48 in Grangeville.

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.