How far is Preston, ID from Boise, ID?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Boise is 242.9 miles (390.9 km).
Flight distance from Preston, ID to Boise, ID is 242.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Preston to Boise with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Idaho to Boise, Idaho is: 303.41 miles (488.29 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Boise will take approximately 04 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5557 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°5'47"N 111°52'36"W |
| Latitude | 42.0963100 |
| Longitude | -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho. It is located in the western part of the state. Boise is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many outdoor activities, and its many attractions, such as the Boise Art Museum and the Discovery Center of Idaho.
| Population | 228959 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°36'49"N 116°12'12"W |
| Latitude | 43.6135000 |
| Longitude | -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Boise: (-116.203299,43.613424)
Estimated Travel Time Between Preston and Boise
The distance between Preston and Boise is 488 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Preston and Boise. The current time is 23:48:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.53 liters (10.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Boise.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Boise is $41.89 (diesel $50.05).
Idaho gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.91 | $4.15 | $4.38 | $4.68 |
| Total | $41.89 | $44.4 | $46.93 | $50.05 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Idaho ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.913 (Diesel $4.675) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston and Boise (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
