How far is Sandpoint, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Sandpoint, ID to Boise, ID is about 426.6 miles (686.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandpoint and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandpoint and Boise.
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Start on North 5th Avenue
55 m · 13 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1381 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
1921 ft · 33 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Superior Street
702 ft · 12 sec · East Superior Street
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Take the ramp straight
1821 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
43.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise
68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West State Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
2057 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
80 m · 8 sec · West Front Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandpoint and Boise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Superior Street
Continue straight
82.4 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint to Boise?
The road trip is about 426.6 miles (686.5 km) and usually takes 08h 10m 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?
Cottonwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.4 miles from Sandpoint and 215.2 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 $58.59 one way or $117.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint and Rain Showers near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Cottonwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottonwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandpoint and Boise. Straight-line distance: 322.63 mi (519.22 km).
#1 Sandpoint
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,931 |
| Coordinates | 48.2765900, -116.5532500 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 686 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $58.59 | $117.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $63.68 | $127.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $68.46 | $136.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $81.45 | $162.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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