Trip from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID

Drive Time

54m

Distance

39.6 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Boise, ID, ID

Boise, ID

Brett Sayles

Downtown Homedale, ID, ID

Homedale, ID

Marta Branco

Trip Overview

The drive from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID covers 39.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 6th Street, West Front Street, Boise Connector for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.8 miles from Boise, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 39.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 6th Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Front Street Unavailable Refreshing
Boise Connector Unavailable Refreshing
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
ID 55 South Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 55 Unavailable Refreshing
West Karcher Road Unavailable Refreshing
Sunnyslope Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South 6th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boise, ID and Homedale, ID.

1

Start on the route

118 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn right

262 ft · 21 sec
3

Turn right onto South 6th Street

187 ft · 11 sec · South 6th Street
4

Turn right onto West Front Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Front Street
5

Continue on Boise Connector

4.8 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector
6

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard

0.3 mi · 45 sec · ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard
8

Turn right onto State Highway 55

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 55
9

Continue on West Karcher Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West Karcher Road
10

Keep slight right to continue on West Karcher Road

9.1 mi · 11 min · West Karcher Road
11

Continue on Sunnyslope Road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Sunnyslope Road
12

Turn right

413 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn right onto Beet Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Beet Road
14

Turn left onto Homedale Road

6.6 mi · 11 min · Homedale Road
15

Turn left

0.3 mi · 23 sec
16

Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Idaho Avenue
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.8 miles from Boise, ID, or about 27m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 39.6 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 19.8 miles or 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Homedale, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Boise, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Boise, ID

This is one driving day of about 39.6 miles and 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boise, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.8 mi from Boise, ID · 27m into the drive

Downtown Caldwell, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Caldwell, ID

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Caldwell, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Caldwell, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Boise, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Homedale, ID

The final approach into Homedale, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Homedale, ID.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.28 one way

$12.55 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $6.60 $13.19
premium $4.53 $7.06 $14.12
diesel $5.64 $8.80 $17.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.16 $1.90
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Boise, ID

Afternoon in Boise on Sunday

Local time

4:36 PM

MDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Homedale, ID

Afternoon in Homedale on Sunday

Local time

4:36 PM

MDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID covers 39.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 6th Street, West Front Street, Boise Connector. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Boise, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boise, ID to Homedale, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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