How far is Garden City, ID from Star, ID?
The driving distance from Garden City, ID to Star, ID is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Star.
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Start on East 33rd Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 33rd Street
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Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
13.7 mi · 22 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Star Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Star Road
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Turn left onto West State Street
14 m · 2 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garden City and Star.
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.
West Chinden Boulevard
Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
13.7 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Garden City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Star?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Garden City and 7.9 miles from Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Star.
Stop Ideas Near Eagle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Star. Straight-line distance: 13.65 mi (21.96 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 11,969 |
| Coordinates | 43.6221100, -116.2381700 |
| Altitude | 815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Star
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 10,532 |
| Coordinates | 43.6921100, -116.4934600 |
| Altitude | 753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star (-116.49346, 43.69211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
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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