How far is Boise, ID from Plummer, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Plummer, ID is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
345.35 mi
07h 31m
Flight
259.27 mi
417.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.27 mi
Kilometers
417.26 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.35 mi
Kilometers
555.79 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plummer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM PDT
Return by in Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Plummer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
White Bird
ID

City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Boise
172.6 mi
03h 45m
To Plummer
172.8 mi
03h 45m

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
48°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Capitol Boulevard

    849 ft · 34 sec · South Capitol Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    3037 ft · 1 min · West Idaho Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1019 ft · 30 sec · North 15th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    656 ft · 20 sec · West State Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · West State Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  13. 13

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  26. 26

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Washington Street

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 43 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto C Street

    36 m · 4 sec · C Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 22%
South Washington Street
50.7 mi · 15%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 13%
US 195 North
23.3 mi · 7%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 5%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.1 mi
259.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bird
03h 45m from Boise
Leave By
8:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Boise and Rain near Plummer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?

White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Boise and 172.8 miles from Plummer.

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

The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.1 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 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 $47.46 one way or $94.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boise and Plummer, 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 Plummer.

Stop Ideas Near White Bird

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

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

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

23 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

92 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

McCall, Idaho

95 mi away
147 North 3rd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Plummer. Straight-line distance: 259.27 mi (417.26 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plummer

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates47.3351800, -116.8885100
Altitude836
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: Plummer (-116.88851, 47.33518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.19 gal
46.13 L · about $47.46
Round trip
$94.91
24.38 gal · 92.26 L
Estimated CO2
108.3 kg one way
Round trip: 216.7 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.46 $94.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.58 $103.15
Premium $4.55 $55.45 $110.90
Diesel $5.41 $65.97 $131.94

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Boise, ID and Plummer, ID. The current time in Boise is 22:02:54, although it is 21:02:54 in Plummer.

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.