How far is Boise, ID from Middleton, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Middleton, ID is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.07 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.8 mi
35.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.07 mi
Kilometers
40.34 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middleton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM MDT
Return by in Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Middleton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boise
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Star
ID

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

From Boise
12.5 mi
00h 20m
To Middleton
12.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 m · 11 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boise Connector

    1 mi · 1 min · Boise Connector

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West: Garden City, Fairgrounds

    20.2 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middleton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleton Road

    69 m · 5 sec · Middleton Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road

    2988 ft · 1 min · Middleton Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    530 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · North Dewey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 20 West
20.2 mi · 81%
Middleton Road
3.06 mi · 12%
Boise Connector
1.01 mi · 4%
West Front Street
0.5 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.1 mi
North Dewey Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

US 20 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West: Garden City, Fairgrounds

20.2 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star
00h 20m from Boise
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Boise and Rain Showers near Middleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Boise and 12.6 miles from Middleton.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Boise and Rain Showers near Middleton.

Stop Ideas Near Star

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

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

BUS

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14 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
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Boise, Idaho

24 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

53 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

68 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 21.8 mi (35.09 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

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

#2 Middleton

City in Canyon County, Idaho

Population8,466
Coordinates43.7068300, -116.6201400
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: Middleton (-116.62014, 43.70683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.85
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.43 $6.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.72 $7.45
Premium $4.55 $4.00 $8.01
Diesel $5.41 $4.76 $9.53

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 Middleton. The current time is 20:24:48.

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.