How far is Boise, ID from Osburn, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Osburn, ID is about 400 miles (643.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m 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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Flight Distance
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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 09h 03m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Osburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Osburn.
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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
59.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East
1345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
48 m · 7 sec · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 3
6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Highway 3
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
2971 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 3
2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 3
14.9 mi · 20 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Wyoming Street
2116 ft · 56 sec · Wyoming Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue
3005 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 8
992 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
13.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 9
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 6
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on ID-6
9.3 mi · 16 min · ID-6
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Continue on State Highway 6
8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 6
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 6
1120 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn straight onto Highway 3 South
14.3 mi · 25 min · Highway 3 South
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Continue on East College Avenue
753 ft · 19 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
159 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 3 North
10.7 mi · 16 min · Highway 3 North
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Continue on South Highway 3
21.8 mi · 32 min · South Highway 3
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Take the ramp right
1146 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Osburn
1193 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
915 ft · 18 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Osburn.
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 Osburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Osburn?
The road trip is about 400 miles (643.7 km) and usually takes 09h 03m 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 199.8 miles from Boise and 200.1 miles from Osburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.9 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 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 $54.93 one way or $109.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boise and Osburn, 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 Osburn.
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 Osburn. Straight-line distance: 269.13 mi (433.12 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osburn
City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 47.5060400, -115.9993300 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osburn (-115.99933, 47.50604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $54.93 | $109.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $59.70 | $119.40 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $64.19 | $128.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $76.36 | $152.73 |
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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