How far is Boise, ID from Wilder, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Wilder, ID is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.88 mi
00h 51m
Flight
35.69 mi
57.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.69 mi
Kilometers
57.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.88 mi
Kilometers
64.18 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilder
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM MDT
Return by in Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Wilder
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Nampa
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Boise
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Wilder
20 mi
00h 25m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 23 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 m · 11 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boise Connector

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    22 mi · 25 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale

    1197 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Centennial Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Centennial Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 19

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2873 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
22 mi · 55%
State Highway 19
5.65 mi · 14%
Main Street
5.12 mi · 13%
Boise Connector
4.77 mi · 12%
Centennial Way
0.95 mi · 2%
5th Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

22 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nampa
00h 25m from Boise
Leave By
4:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Boise and Rain Showers near Wilder.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Nampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Boise and 20 miles from Wilder.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Boise and Rain Showers near Wilder.

Stop Ideas Near Nampa

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

4 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

30 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

63 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

74 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 35.69 mi (57.43 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Wilder

#2 Wilder

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,823
Coordinates43.6765500, -116.9118200
Altitude740
CountryUnited States
Start: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
End: Wilder (-116.91182, 43.67655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.49
Round trip
$10.98
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.49 $10.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.97 $11.93
Premium $4.55 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $5.41 $7.63 $15.26

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 Wilder. The current time is 20:25:47.

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.