How far is Soda Springs, ID from Boise, ID?

The driving distance from Soda Springs, ID to Boise, ID is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.17 mi
04h 15m
Flight
241.12 mi
388.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.12 mi
Kilometers
388.05 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.17 mi
Kilometers
470.21 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM MDT
Return by in Soda Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soda Springs
2026-04-17T20:44
Arrive Boise
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soda Springs
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hazelton
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Soda Springs
145.9 mi
02h 07m
To Boise
146.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Springs and Boise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs and Boise.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd South Street

    33.9 mi · 41 min · West 2nd South Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1973 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.9 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1043 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1103 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 86 West

    3220 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    134 m · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Springs 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166 mi · 57%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 22%
West 2nd South Street
34.3 mi · 12%
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 8%
South Broadway Avenue
2.85 mi · 1%
East Front Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

166 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 07m from Soda Springs
Leave By
8:30 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Soda Springs and Sunny near Boise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soda Springs to Boise?

The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.9 miles from Soda Springs and 146.3 miles from Boise.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Soda Springs and Sunny near Boise.

Stop Ideas Near Hazelton

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

27 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soda Springs and Boise. Straight-line distance: 241.12 mi (388.05 km).

Soda Springs

#1 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
CountryUnited States
Boise

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd South Street (-111.604677, 42.654657)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.31 gal
39.03 L · about $40.14
Round trip
$80.27
20.62 gal · 78.06 L
Estimated CO2
91.6 kg one way
Round trip: 183.2 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.14 $80.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.62 $87.24
Premium $4.55 $46.90 $93.80
Diesel $5.41 $55.80 $111.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Soda Springs and Boise. The current time is 20:44:59.

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.