How far is Boise, ID from Rupert, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Rupert, ID is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Rupert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Rupert.
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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
155.8 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30, ID 24: Rupert, Heyburn
2320 ft · 56 sec
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Turn slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto F Street
1840 ft · 56 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
624 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
54 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise and Rupert.
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
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
156 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boise and Chance Light Rain near Rupert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Boise to Rupert?
The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Bliss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Boise and 82.8 miles from Rupert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boise and Chance Light Rain near Rupert.
Stop Ideas Near Bliss
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 Bliss.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Rupert. Straight-line distance: 144.75 mi (232.95 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rupert
City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,893 |
| Coordinates | 42.6190800, -113.6772300 |
| Altitude | 1267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rupert (-113.67723, 42.61908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.61 | $63.21 |
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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