How far is Rupert, ID from Boise, ID?

The driving distance from Rupert, ID to Boise, ID is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.62 mi
02h 27m
Flight
144.75 mi
232.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.75 mi
Kilometers
232.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.62 mi
Kilometers
264.93 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM MDT
Return by in Rupert
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rupert
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Boise
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rupert
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Bliss
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Rupert
82.2 mi
01h 13m
To Boise
82.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 28 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 Rupert and Boise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    624 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto F Street

    1840 ft · 53 sec · F Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oneida Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oneida Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 24

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 24

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    155.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Broadway Avenue

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    134 m · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1 km · 2 min · East 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 Rupert and Boise.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
156 mi · 95%
State Highway 24
3.49 mi · 2%
South Broadway Avenue
2.85 mi · 2%
Oneida Street
0.71 mi
East Front Street
0.62 mi
F Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

156 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bliss
01h 13m from Rupert
Leave By
1:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rupert 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 Rupert to Boise?

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bliss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.2 miles from Rupert and 82.4 miles from Boise.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Rupert and Rain Showers near Boise.

Stop Ideas Near Bliss

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

56 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rupert and Boise. Straight-line distance: 144.75 mi (232.95 km).

Rupert

#1 Rupert

City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

Population5,893
Coordinates42.6190800, -113.6772300
Altitude1267
CountryUnited States
Boise

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: H Street (-113.677795, 42.619099)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $22.62
Round trip
$45.24
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.62 $45.24
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.55 $26.43 $52.86
Diesel $5.41 $31.44 $62.89

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 Rupert and Boise. The current time is 20:48:02.

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.