How far is Kingston, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Kingston, ID to Boise, ID is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Patchy Smoke
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingston and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and Boise.
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Start on the route
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pinehurst, Smelterville
1076 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto North Division Street
1110 ft · 38 sec · North Division Street
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Take the ramp sharp left
1056 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 3: Harrison, Rose Lake, Saint Maries
1038 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto South Highway 3
32.6 mi · 48 min · South Highway 3
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Continue on South 3rd Street
159 m · 16 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto College Avenue
753 ft · 15 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on Highway 3 South
14.3 mi · 25 min · Highway 3 South
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 6
8.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on ID-6
9.3 mi · 16 min · ID-6
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Continue on State Highway 6
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto State Highway 9
13.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 9
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
992 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
3005 ft · 2 min · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Wyoming Street
2116 ft · 51 sec · Wyoming Street
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Continue on Highway 3
14.9 mi · 20 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 3
2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
2971 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 3
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 3
6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 3
48 m · 9 sec · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto Arrow Bridge
4.7 mi · 6 min · Arrow Bridge
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Merge slight left
60.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
5.4 mi · 10 min · East 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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and Boise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Haze leaving Kingston and Sunny then Patchy Smoke near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingston to Boise?
The road trip is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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?
Grangeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.5 miles from Kingston and 195.8 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.4 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 PDT. 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 $53.76 one way or $107.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingston and Boise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Haze around Kingston and Sunny then Patchy Smoke near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Grangeville
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 Grangeville.
Grangeville, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho
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Moscow, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and Boise. Straight-line distance: 271.94 mi (437.65 km).
#1 Kingston
Located at an elevation of 2,169 feet in Shoshone County, this community sits at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Coeur d'Alene River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5490900, -116.2707200 |
| Altitude | 661 |
| 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: 630 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
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 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $58.43 | $116.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.82 | $125.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $74.74 | $149.48 |
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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