How far is Tumalo, OR from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Tumalo, OR to Boise, ID is about 355.6 miles (572.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m 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 07h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tumalo and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tumalo and Boise.
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Start on 4th Street
14 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Cook Avenue
1526 ft · 53 sec · Cook Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
78 m · 3 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2 mi · 3 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
39 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
40 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
2131 ft · 36 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward McKenzie-Bend Highway
36 m · 2 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto McKenzie-Bend Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · McKenzie-Bend Highway
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Turn straight onto Northeast 3rd Street
134 m · 13 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Empire Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Empire Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Empire Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Empire Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Empire Avenue
1956 ft · 48 sec · Empire Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Empire Avenue
30 m · 1 sec · Empire Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Empire Avenue
3072 ft · 1 min · Empire Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Butler Market Road
75 m · 4 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
1600 ft · 30 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Butler Market Road
20 m · 1 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
1197 ft · 21 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Butler Market Road
36 m · 2 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Butler Market Road
2609 ft · 46 sec · Northeast Butler Market Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hamby Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hamby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Central Oregon Highway
96 m · 4 sec · Central Oregon Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway
125.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Continue on Hines Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Hines Boulevard
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Continue on West Monroe Street
1.4 km · 3 min · West Monroe Street
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Continue on Crane Boulevard
885 ft · 19 sec · Crane Boulevard
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Continue on Steens Highway
27.5 mi · 32 min · Steens Highway
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Continue on Steens Highway
63 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Steens Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
2073 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right onto I.O.N. Highway
44.1 mi · 47 min · I.O.N. Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bassett Street
1 mi · 2 min · Bassett Street
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Continue on I.O.N. Highway
43.4 mi · 48 min · I.O.N. Highway
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Turn right
16.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on State Highway 55
1417 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 55
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Boise Connector
4.7 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector
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Continue on West Myrtle Street
3102 ft · 2 min · West Myrtle Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
607 ft · 27 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Front Street
643 ft · 19 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 Tumalo and Boise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central Oregon Highway
Exit the rotary onto Central Oregon Highway
126 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Tumalo and Sunny near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tumalo to Boise?
The road trip is about 355.6 miles (572.3 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.4 miles from Tumalo and 178.2 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.6 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 $62.60 one way or $125.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tumalo and Boise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Tumalo and Sunny near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
Burns, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tumalo and Boise. Straight-line distance: 257.98 mi (415.18 km).
#1 Tumalo
Situated in the high desert of Central Oregon's Deschutes County at an elevation of 3,189 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the Deschutes River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.1498400, -121.3308700 |
| Altitude | 972 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boise (-116.20345, 43.6135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $4.99 | $62.60 | $125.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.25 | $65.89 | $131.78 |
| Premium | $5.56 | $69.73 | $139.46 |
| Diesel | $6.75 | $84.65 | $169.30 |
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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