How far is Boise, ID from Malad City, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Malad City, ID is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Malad City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Malad City.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
80 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
849 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Myrtle Street
1 km · 1 min · West Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake
2781 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
58.4 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 38: Malad
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on 50 North
1731 ft · 30 sec · 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
67 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Bannock Street
2208 ft · 41 sec · Bannock Street
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Turn right onto 200 West
965 ft · 42 sec · 200 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 200 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Malad City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boise and Rain And Snow Likely near Malad City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Malad City?
The road trip is about 293.5 miles (472.3 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.6 miles from Boise and 147 miles from Malad City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 7:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boise and Rain And Snow Likely near Malad City.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Malad City. Straight-line distance: 222.84 mi (358.63 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malad City
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 42.1915900, -112.2508000 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malad City (-112.2508, 42.19159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.83 | $87.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.13 | $94.26 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.07 | $112.14 |
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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