How far is Middleton, ID from Boise, ID?

The driving distance from Middleton, ID to Boise, ID is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
33.85 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.8 mi
35.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.8 mi
Kilometers
35.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.48 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 6:06 PM MDT
Return by in Middleton
Wed, Apr 22, 6:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-04-22T17:28
Arrive Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 6:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Middleton
14.7 mi
00h 19m
To Boise
19.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 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 Middleton and Boise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue

    70 m · 9 sec · North Dewey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    530 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Middleton Road

    3002 ft · 1 min · South Middleton Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleton Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Middleton Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cherry Lane

    2652 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    2615 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2552 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2532 ft · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise

    1114 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Boise Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector

  18. 18

    Continue on West Myrtle Street

    3102 ft · 2 min · West Myrtle Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    607 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    643 ft · 19 sec · West Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleton 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
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 38%
Boise Connector
4.73 mi · 14%
Madison Road
3.01 mi · 9%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.52 mi · 7%
Middleton Road
2.47 mi · 7%
Franklin Boulevard
1.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meridian
00h 19m from Middleton
Leave By
7:14 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Middleton 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 Middleton to Boise?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.7 miles from Middleton and 19.2 miles from Boise.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Middleton 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 Middleton and Boise. Straight-line distance: 21.8 mi (35.09 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

City in Canyon County, Idaho

Population8,466
Coordinates43.7068300, -116.6201400
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Boise

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.620141, 43.706937)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.63
Round trip
$9.27
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.63 $9.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.03 $10.07
Premium $4.55 $5.41 $10.83
Diesel $5.41 $6.44 $12.88

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleton and Boise. The current time is 17:28:16.

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.