How far is Emmett, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Emmett, ID to Boise, ID is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmett and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett and Boise.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 31 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · East 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Johns Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2608 ft · 52 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
1226 ft · 30 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West State Street
12.6 mi · 20 min · West State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West State Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
2057 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
80 m · 8 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 Emmett and Boise.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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13.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmett to Boise?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Emmett and 16.2 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Star.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmett and Boise. Straight-line distance: 23.26 mi (37.43 km).
#1 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
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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