How far is Bonners Ferry, ID from Boise, ID?

The driving distance from Bonners Ferry, ID to Boise, ID is about 458.1 miles (737.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
458.16 mi
08h 36m
Flight
350.89 mi
564.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
350.89 mi
Kilometers
564.7 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
458.16 mi
Kilometers
737.34 km
Drive Time
08h 36m

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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 08h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Sun, May 31, 1:45 PM MDT
Return by in Bonners Ferry
Sun, May 31, 9:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonners Ferry
2026-05-31T04:08
Arrive Boise
Sun, May 31, 12:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:37 PM to 5:07 PM MDT

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

Leave by
6:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonners Ferry
8:00 PM PDT
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
Craigmont
ID

City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States

From Bonners Ferry
227.2 mi
04h 18m
To Boise
231 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonners Ferry and Boise.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on ID 55

    18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 55

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55

  17. 17

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  18. 18

    Continue on ID 55

    2 mi · 5 min · ID 55

  19. 19

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East State Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on West State Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    2057 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    80 m · 8 sec · West Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
159 mi · 35%
Missoula
68.1 mi · 15%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 10%
ID 55
20.5 mi · 4%
Highway 55
15 mi · 3%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

82.4 mi · 01h 44m

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
08h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.2 mi
350.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craigmont
04h 18m from Bonners Ferry
Leave By
6:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bonners Ferry and Sunny near Boise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonners Ferry to Boise?

The road trip is about 458.1 miles (737.3 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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?

Craigmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.2 miles from Bonners Ferry and 231 miles from Boise.

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

The direct path is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. 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 $62.95 one way or $125.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bonners Ferry and Boise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bonners Ferry and Sunny near Boise.

Stop Ideas Near Craigmont

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

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

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

44 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

46 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

68 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

77 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonners Ferry and Boise. Straight-line distance: 350.89 mi (564.7 km).

Bonners Ferry

#1 Bonners Ferry

City in Idaho

Population2,637
Coordinates48.6913300, -116.3163100
Altitude578
CountryUnited States
Boise

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-116.316349, 48.691363)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 737 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.17 gal
61.2 L · about $62.95
Round trip
$125.90
32.34 gal · 122.4 L
Estimated CO2
143.7 kg one way
Round trip: 287.4 kg / 634 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $62.95 $125.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $68.42 $136.83
Premium $4.55 $73.56 $147.11
Diesel $5.41 $87.51 $175.02

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bonners Ferry, ID and Boise, ID. The current time in Bonners Ferry is 04:08:34, although it is 05:08:34 in Boise.

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.