How far is Boise, ID from Hayden, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Hayden, ID is about 386.8 miles (622.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.3 miles (464 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Hayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Hayden.
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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
6.1 mi · 11 min · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Main Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane
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Continue on Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
16.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street
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Continue straight
70.8 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue
1094 ft · 29 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Government Way
1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Government Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Hayden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Norris Avenue
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Boise and Rain near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Hayden?
The road trip is about 386.8 miles (622.5 km) and usually takes 07h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grangeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.6 miles from Boise and 195.2 miles from Hayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.3 miles (464 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.14 one way or $106.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boise and Hayden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Boise and Rain near Hayden.
Stop Ideas Near Grangeville
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 Grangeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 288.29 mi (463.95 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hayden
City in the U.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Coordinates | 47.7660200, -116.7865800 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $53.14 | $106.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.75 | $115.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.09 | $124.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $73.87 | $147.75 |
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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