How far is Priest River, ID from Boise, ID?

The driving distance from Priest River, ID to Boise, ID is about 431.7 miles (694.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
431.74 mi
08h 09m
Flight
317.41 mi
510.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.41 mi
Kilometers
510.82 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.74 mi
Kilometers
694.82 km
Drive Time
08h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM MDT
Return by in Priest River
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Priest River
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Boise
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:10 PM to 4:40 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Priest River
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lewiston
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

From Priest River
238.8 mi
04h 04m
To Boise
192.9 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
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 Priest River and Boise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Priest River and Boise.

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Boulevard

    648 ft · 31 sec · Summit Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    74 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Albeni Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Albeni Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

    2120 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Washington Avenue

    37.3 mi · 49 min · South Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor

    4.9 mi · 6 min · North Spokane Corridor

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    54 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue

    745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Haven Street

    944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Haven Place

    1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Grace Avenue

    540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Greene Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Freya Way

    1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way

  16. 16

    Continue on North Freya Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Thor Place

    1379 ft · 43 sec · South Thor Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

    1113 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    568 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  27. 27

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    912 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    52 m · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 41 sec · East Theater Lane

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  38. 38

    Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield

    2590 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    215.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Boise Connector

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector

  43. 43

    Continue on West Myrtle Street

    3102 ft · 2 min · West Myrtle Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto South 5th Street

    607 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto West Front Street

    643 ft · 19 sec · West Front Street

  46. 46

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
215 mi · 50%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 17%
East 2nd Avenue
62.1 mi · 14%
South Washington Avenue
38.4 mi · 9%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23.7 mi · 5%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
21.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

215 mi · 03h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.3 mi
317.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
04h 04m from Priest River
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Priest River 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 Priest River to Boise?

The road trip is about 431.7 miles (694.8 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.8 miles from Priest River and 192.9 miles from Boise.

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

The direct path is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.3 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 $59.29 one way or $118.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Priest River and Boise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Priest River and Rain Showers near Boise.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lewiston, 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 Lewiston.

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

1 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

35 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

38 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

58 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Priest River and Boise. Straight-line distance: 317.41 mi (510.82 km).

Priest River

#1 Priest River

City in Bonner County, Idaho

Population1,893
Coordinates48.1809700, -116.9115700
Altitude652
CountryUnited States
Boise

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: Summit Boulevard (-116.911578, 48.181175)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.23 gal
57.67 L · about $59.29
Round trip
$118.58
30.46 gal · 115.34 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.7 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $59.29 $118.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $64.44 $128.88
Premium $4.55 $69.28 $138.56
Diesel $5.41 $82.42 $164.85

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Priest River, ID and Boise, ID. The current time in Priest River is 21:42:05, although it is 22:42:05 in Boise.

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.