How far is Chubbuck, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Boise, ID is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck and Boise.
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Start on Yellowstone Avenue
2520 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1691 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 58 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Broadway Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
134 m · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1 km · 2 min · East 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 Chubbuck and Boise.
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
166 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Chubbuck and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chubbuck to Boise?
The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Chubbuck and 116.4 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 10:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.92 one way or $63.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Chubbuck and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
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 Jerome.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Boise. Straight-line distance: 194.01 mi (312.23 km).
#1 Chubbuck
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 15,588 |
| Coordinates | 42.9207500, -112.4660900 |
| Altitude | 1363 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $31.92 | $63.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.69 | $69.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $44.38 | $88.76 |
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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