How far is Horseshoe Bend, AR from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Horseshoe Bend, AR to Boise, ID is about 1688.5 miles (2717.3 km), with a travel time of about 29h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1385.5 miles (2229.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 59h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 29h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Human settlement in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Horseshoe Bend and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horseshoe Bend and Boise.
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Start on Club Road
14 m · 2 sec · Club Road
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Turn right onto North Bend Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bend Road
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Turn right onto Cardinal Drive
4.9 mi · 9 min · Cardinal Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Moko Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Moko Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Jan Howard Expressway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Jan Howard Expressway
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Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
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Continue on Sunset Terrace
66.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Sunset Terrace
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Continue straight
30.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North: Sedalia
1511 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Bolivar
596 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 13: Bolivar
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 North: Bolivar
64 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Kansas Expressway
87.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · North Kansas Expressway
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Continue straight
35.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North, MO 7 North: Kansas City
37.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 11th Street, Downtown
1637 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East 11th Street
130 m · 16 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Street
888 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Street
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
977 ft · 23 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
691 ft · 18 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 North: Smithville
1540 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2441 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
79.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebraska City
1680 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 2
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 75
1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 75
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 2
11.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 56 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 2
1.6 km · 1 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway, 120th Street
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway
614 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Nebraska Parkway
9 mi · 14 min · Nebraska Parkway
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Continue on South 10th Street
1791 ft · 38 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn slight left onto To I 80, To US 77: West Van Dorn Street
1232 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Van Dorn Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Van Dorn Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 77 north, To I 80
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Homestead Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Grand Island
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
293.3 mi · 4 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535.4 mi · 8 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Ogden
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
77.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86, US 30 West: Twin Falls
167.6 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Broadway Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
134 m · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1 km · 2 min · East 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 Horseshoe Bend and Boise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535 mi · 08h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Horseshoe Bend and Mostly Sunny near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Horseshoe Bend to Boise?
The road trip is about 1688.5 miles (2717.3 km) and usually takes 29h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lodgepole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 837.7 miles from Horseshoe Bend and 850.7 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1385.5 miles (2229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 303 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $220.03 one way or $440.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 529.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Horseshoe Bend and Boise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Horseshoe Bend and Mostly Sunny near Boise.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Horseshoe Bend and Boise. Straight-line distance: 1385.5 mi (2229.75 km).
#1 Horseshoe Bend
City in Boise County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 36.2292300, -91.7643100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2717 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 56h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 42h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 33h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 28h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 24h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 21h 03m |
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 | $3.69 | $220.03 | $440.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $250.53 | $501.07 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $274.13 | $548.26 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $346.87 | $693.75 |
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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