How far is Star, ID from Vale, OR?
The driving distance from Star, ID to Vale, OR is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Payette County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Star and Vale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star and Vale.
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Start on West State Street
5.7 mi · 9 min · West State Street
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Continue on Star Boulevard
3151 ft · 1 min · Star Boulevard
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Continue on East Main Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
2302 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 BUS: Ontario
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto East Idaho Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 2nd Street
1321 ft · 24 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Oregon Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Central Oregon Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Oregon Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on Washington Street East
2037 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street East
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Turn left onto Glenn Street North
60 m · 3 sec · Glenn Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glenn Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Star and Vale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Star and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Star to Vale?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
New Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Star and 27.1 miles from Vale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.27 one way or $18.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny around Star and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vale.
Stop Ideas Near New Plymouth
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 New Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Star and Vale. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.88 km).
#1 Star
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 10,532 |
| Coordinates | 43.6921100, -116.4934600 |
| Altitude | 753 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vale
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,806 |
| Coordinates | 43.9821100, -117.2382300 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vale (-117.23823, 43.98211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.14 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
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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