How far is Kuna, ID from Boise, ID?

The driving distance from Kuna, ID to Boise, ID is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.24 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.73 mi
22.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.73 mi
Kilometers
22.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.24 mi
Kilometers
30.96 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM MDT
Return by in Kuna
Wed, Apr 22, 9:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kuna
2026-04-22T20:49
Arrive Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 9:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kuna
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Meridian
ID

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

From Kuna
9.4 mi
00h 13m
To Boise
9.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kuna and Boise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kuna and Boise.

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1701 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linder Avenue

    1510 ft · 52 sec · North Linder Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Linder Road

    2610 ft · 1 min · North Linder Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Deer Flat Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Deer Flat Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Meridian Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · North Meridian Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 East, US 30, ID 55: Boise

    2517 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Boise Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector

  9. 9

    Continue on West Myrtle Street

    3102 ft · 2 min · West Myrtle Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    607 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    643 ft · 19 sec · West Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kuna and Boise.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Road
6.18 mi · 32%
Boise Connector
4.73 mi · 25%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.57 mi · 24%
East Deer Flat Road
1 mi · 5%
West Myrtle Street
0.59 mi · 3%
North Linder Road
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Road

Turn left onto North Meridian Road

6.18 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
00h 13m from Kuna
Leave By
7:36 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kuna and Rain Showers near Boise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kuna to Boise?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 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?

Meridian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Kuna and 9.8 miles from Boise.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kuna and Rain Showers near Boise.

Stop Ideas Near Meridian

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Meridian, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meridian.

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

14 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

15 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

65 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

80 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kuna and Boise. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.09 km).

Kuna

#1 Kuna

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population22,257
Coordinates43.4918300, -116.4201200
Altitude821
CountryUnited States
Boise

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-116.42012, 43.491769)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.29
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.65 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.88 $5.75
Premium $4.55 $3.09 $6.19
Diesel $5.41 $3.68 $7.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kuna and Boise. The current time is 20:49:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.