How far is Wilder, ID from Boise, ID?
The driving distance from Wilder, ID to Boise, ID is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilder and Boise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilder and Boise.
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Start on 5th Street
2873 ft · 42 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Centennial Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Centennial Way
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Take the ramp right
1638 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1628 ft · 21 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
21.7 mi · 25 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 Wilder 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
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
21.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Wilder and Rain Showers near Boise.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilder to Boise?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Wilder and 20 miles from Boise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wilder and Rain Showers near Boise.
Stop Ideas Near Nampa
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 Nampa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilder and Boise. Straight-line distance: 35.69 mi (57.43 km).
#1 Wilder
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 1,823 |
| Coordinates | 43.6765500, -116.9118200 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
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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