How far is Brothers, OR from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Brothers, OR to Boise, ID is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Oregon, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brothers and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brothers and Boise.
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Start on Central Oregon Highway
87.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on Hines Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Hines Boulevard
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Continue on West Monroe Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Monroe Street
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Continue on Crane Boulevard
885 ft · 19 sec · Crane Boulevard
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Continue on Steens Highway
27.5 mi · 32 min · Steens Highway
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Continue on Steens Highway
63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Steens Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
2073 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right onto I.O.N. Highway
44.1 mi · 47 min · I.O.N. Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bassett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bassett Street
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Continue on I.O.N. Highway
43.4 mi · 48 min · I.O.N. Highway
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Turn right
16.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on State Highway 55
1417 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 55
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Boise Connector
4.7 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector
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Continue on West Myrtle Street
3102 ft · 2 min · West Myrtle Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
607 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
643 ft · 19 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 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 Brothers and Boise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central Oregon Highway
Start on Central Oregon Highway
87.8 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Widespread Frost leaving Brothers and Sunny near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brothers to Boise?
The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Brothers and 154.1 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.4 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 $54.17 one way or $108.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brothers and Boise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Brothers and Sunny near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
Burns, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brothers and Boise. Straight-line distance: 220.15 mi (354.29 km).
#1 Brothers
Situated in the high desert of Deschutes County at an elevation of 4,639 feet, this small unincorporated community lies along U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.8137400, -120.6033300 |
| Altitude | 1414 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $4.99 | $54.17 | $108.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $57.02 | $114.03 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $60.34 | $120.68 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $73.25 | $146.50 |
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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