How far is Wendell, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Wendell, ID to Boise, ID is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendell and Boise.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Idaho Street
55 m · 7 sec · North Idaho Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2626 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East 2950 South
2783 ft · 48 sec · East 2950 South
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Take the ramp right
1946 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
100.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Broadway Avenue
1402 ft · 34 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
134 m · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1 km · 2 min · East 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 Wendell and Boise.
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
100 mi · 01h 34m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wendell to Boise?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Wendell and 52.8 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wendell and Boise. Straight-line distance: 95.14 mi (153.12 km).
#1 Wendell
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 42.7757400, -114.7042200 |
| Altitude | 1046 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $3.89 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
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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