How far is Eagle, ID from Burley, ID?

The driving distance from Eagle, ID to Burley, ID is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
171.78 mi
02h 50m
Flight
152 mi
244.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152 mi
Kilometers
244.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.78 mi
Kilometers
276.46 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 AM MDT
Return by in Eagle
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle
2026-04-17T23:18
Arrive Burley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle
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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Eagle
85.7 mi
01h 25m
To Burley
86 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Burley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Burley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Eagle Road

    6.9 mi · 11 min · North Eagle Road

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Boise

    2619 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Overland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Overland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 14 sec · East 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle and Burley.

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
162 mi · 94%
North Eagle Road
6.92 mi · 4%
North Overland Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
I 84 East
0.5 mi
East 14th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

159 mi · 02h 30m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
152 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
01h 25m from Eagle
Leave By
12:50 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eagle and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Burley?

The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Eagle and 86 miles from Burley.

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

The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:50 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Burley. Straight-line distance: 152 mi (244.62 km).

Eagle

#1 Eagle

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population29,796
Coordinates43.6954400, -116.3540100
Altitude782
CountryUnited States
Burley

#2 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle (-116.35401, 43.69544)
End: Burley (-113.79279, 42.53574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.95 L · about $23.59
Round trip
$47.18
12.12 gal · 45.9 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.59 $47.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.64 $51.28
Premium $4.55 $27.57 $55.13
Diesel $5.41 $32.80 $65.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle and Burley. The current time is 23:18:52.

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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.