How far is Eagle, ID from Payette, ID?
The driving distance from Eagle, ID to Payette, ID is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Canyon County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Payette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Payette.
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Start on North Eagle Road
1640 ft · 1 min · North Eagle Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Central Valley Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Valley Expressway
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Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Franklin Road
1191 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 28 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Turn left onto North Whitley Drive
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Whitley Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle and Payette.
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
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
29.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Eagle and Partly Sunny near Payette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Payette?
The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Notus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Eagle and 26.1 miles from Payette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Eagle and Partly Sunny near Payette.
Stop Ideas Near Notus
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 Notus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Payette. Straight-line distance: 39.15 mi (63.01 km).
#1 Eagle
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 29,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.6954400, -116.3540100 |
| Altitude | 782 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payette (-116.93377, 44.07822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.16 | $14.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
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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