How far is Boise, ID from Payette, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Payette, ID is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Payette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Payette.
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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
57 m · 11 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
2663 ft · 1 min · West Front Street
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Continue on Boise Connector
4.8 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
50 mi · 52 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Turn left onto North Whitley Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Whitley Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Payette.
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
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
50 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Boise and Partly Sunny near Payette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Payette?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 30.3 miles from Boise and 30.4 miles from Payette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boise and Partly Sunny near Payette.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
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 Caldwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Payette. Straight-line distance: 48.53 mi (78.1 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payette (-116.93377, 44.07822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
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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