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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.45 mi
03h 13m
Flight
194.01 mi
312.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.01 mi
Kilometers
312.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.45 mi
Kilometers
374.1 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM MDT
Return by in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chubbuck
2026-04-23T07:40
Arrive Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 10:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chubbuck
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Chubbuck
116.1 mi
01h 36m
To Boise
116.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowstone Avenue

    2520 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Broadway Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    134 m · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166 mi · 72%
Yellowstone Avenue
62.3 mi · 27%
South Broadway Avenue
2.85 mi · 1%
East Front Street
0.62 mi
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.22 mi
US 20
0.13 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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
194 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
01h 36m from Chubbuck
Leave By
10:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Boise. Straight-line distance: 194.01 mi (312.23 km).

Chubbuck

#1 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Boise

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.05 L · about $31.92
Round trip
$63.85
16.4 gal · 62.1 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chubbuck and Boise. The current time is 07:40:06.

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.