How far is Boise, ID from Preston, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Preston, ID is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Preston.
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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
849 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Myrtle Street
1 km · 1 min · West Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake
2781 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.4 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Downey, Preston
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
34.1 mi · 42 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Preston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Boise and Rain And Snow Likely then Chance T-storms near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Preston?
The road trip is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Boise and 152 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Boise and Rain And Snow Likely then Chance T-storms near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Burley
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 Burley.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Preston. Straight-line distance: 242.89 mi (390.9 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0963100, -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-111.87662, 42.09631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $41.69 | $83.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.31 | $90.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.72 | $97.44 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.96 | $115.93 |
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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