How far is Boise, ID from New Plymouth, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to New Plymouth, ID is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.4 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.36 mi
63.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.36 mi
Kilometers
63.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.4 mi
Kilometers
79.5 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM MDT
Return by in Boise
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-19T08:12
Arrive New Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Caldwell
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Boise
24.7 mi
00h 28m
To New Plymouth
24.7 mi
00h 28m

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
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boise and New Plymouth.

  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

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.3 mi · 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: New Plymouth

    1026 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.3 mi · 80%
Boise Connector
4.77 mi · 10%
West Front Street
0.5 mi · 1%
US 30
0.19 mi
South 6th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

39.3 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
00h 28m from Boise
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boise and Partly Sunny near New Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boise to New Plymouth?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Boise and 24.7 miles from New Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boise and Partly Sunny near New Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

14 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

39 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

46 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

57 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and New Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 39.36 mi (63.34 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
New Plymouth

#2 New Plymouth

City in Payette County, Idaho, United States

Population1,554
Coordinates43.9698900, -116.8190400
Altitude689
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: New Plymouth (-116.81904, 43.96989)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.64
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.32 $14.64
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.55 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $5.41 $10.17 $20.35

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

There is no time difference between Boise and New Plymouth. The current time is 08:12:03.

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.