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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.15 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.18 mi
67.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.15 mi
Kilometers
87.15 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vale
Fri, Sep 18, 1:25 AM MDT
Return by in Star
Fri, Sep 18, 2:30 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Star
2026-09-18T00:20
Arrive Vale
Fri, Sep 18, 1:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Star
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
New Plymouth
ID

City in Payette County, Idaho, United States

From Star
27 mi
00h 32m
To Vale
27.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Sep 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    5.7 mi · 9 min · West State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Star Boulevard

    3151 ft · 1 min · Star Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2302 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.6 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 BUS: Ontario

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Idaho Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Idaho Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1321 ft · 24 sec · Southwest 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Oregon Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Central Oregon Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Central Oregon Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Oregon Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street East

    2037 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Glenn Street North

    60 m · 3 sec · Glenn Street North

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25.6 mi · 47%
Central Oregon Highway
11.4 mi · 21%
West State Street
5.71 mi · 11%
East Main Street
4.54 mi · 8%
Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
2.45 mi · 5%
Southwest 4th Avenue
1.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Plymouth
00h 32m from Star
Leave By
4:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Ontario

13 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

34 mi away
151 Smith Street North
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

49 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

63 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Star and Vale. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.88 km).

Star

#1 Star

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population10,532
Coordinates43.6921100, -116.4934600
Altitude753
CountryUnited States
Vale

#2 Vale

City in Oregon, USA

Population1,806
Coordinates43.9821100, -117.2382300
Altitude684
CountryUnited States
Start: Star (-116.49346, 43.69211)
End: Vale (-117.23823, 43.98211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $9.27
Round trip
$18.54
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Idaho · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Star and Vale. The current time is 00:20:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.