How far is Boise, ID from Ucon, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Ucon, ID is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.83 mi
04h 40m
Flight
212.09 mi
341.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.09 mi
Kilometers
341.33 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.83 mi
Kilometers
464.83 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM MDT
Return by in Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hazelton
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Boise
144.2 mi
02h 20m
To Ucon
144.6 mi
02h 20m

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
51°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 29 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    80 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    849 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Myrtle Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Myrtle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    46.3 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 43: Ucon

    1749 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 105th North

    1853 ft · 37 sec · East 105th North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    2226 ft · 47 sec · North Yellowstone Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    17 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
229 mi · 79%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 16%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.37 mi · 2%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
South Broadway Avenue
2.77 mi · 1%
West Myrtle Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
212.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 20m from Boise
Leave By
7:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Boise and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.8 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Boise and 144.6 miles from Ucon.

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

The direct path is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 7:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Boise and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ucon.

Stop Ideas Near Hazelton

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

27 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Ucon. Straight-line distance: 212.09 mi (341.33 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

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

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5963000, -111.9638600
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: Ucon (-111.96386, 43.5963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.58 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.34
20.38 gal · 77.16 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.67 $79.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.11 $86.23
Premium $4.55 $46.35 $92.71
Diesel $5.41 $55.15 $110.30

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

There is no time difference between Boise and Ucon. The current time is 22:02:40.

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.