How far is Boise, ID from McCall, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to McCall, ID is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Boise 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 McCall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and McCall.
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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
46.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Lake Street
49 m · 6 sec · East Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and McCall.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
46.6 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Boise and Sunny near McCall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to McCall?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Crouch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Boise and 53.4 miles from McCall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 1:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.64 one way or $29.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boise and Sunny near McCall.
Stop Ideas Near Crouch
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and McCall. Straight-line distance: 89.8 mi (144.52 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCall
City in Valley County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,597 |
| Coordinates | 44.9110100, -116.0987400 |
| Altitude | 1528 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCall (-116.09874, 44.91101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.10 | $34.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
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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