How far is Vale, OR from Star, ID?
The driving distance from Vale, OR to Star, ID is about 53.9 miles (86.8 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vale and Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vale and Star.
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Start on Glenn Street North
25 m · 7 sec · Glenn Street North
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Turn left onto A Street East
2066 ft · 27 sec · A Street East
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Merge slight left onto Central Oregon Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Central Oregon Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
100 m · 4 sec · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Olds Ferry–Ontario Highway
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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 Southwest 2nd Street
1321 ft · 26 sec · Southwest 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Idaho Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · West Idaho Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
25.4 mi · 24 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 44: Middleton
812 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1800 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on State Highway 44
779 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 44
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Star Boulevard
6.3 mi · 11 min · Star Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vale and Star.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
25.4 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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vale to Star?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 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 26.9 miles from Vale and 27 miles from Star.
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 11.7 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 $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Vale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Star.
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 Vale and Star. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.88 km).
#1 Vale
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,806 |
| Coordinates | 43.9821100, -117.2382300 |
| Altitude | 684 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Star
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 10,532 |
| Coordinates | 43.6921100, -116.4934600 |
| Altitude | 753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star (-116.49346, 43.69211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 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 | $5.12 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Premium | $5.67 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
| Diesel | $6.72 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
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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