Origin
Boise, ID
Morning in Boise on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boise, ID to Marsing, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boise, ID
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Marsing, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boise, ID to Marsing, ID covers 35.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, West Karcher Road, Sunnyslope Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.5 mi | 17m |
| West Karcher Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Sunnyslope Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boise Connector | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 55 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| ID 55 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 15.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise, ID and Marsing, ID.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
263 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn right onto South 6th Street
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 6th Street
4
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
5
Continue on US 20; US 26
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Boise Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 84; US 30
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto ID 55
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
ID 55
Exit 33
Toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto ID 55
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 55
9
Continue on ID 55
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Karcher Road
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto ID 55
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
West Karcher Road
11
Continue on ID 55
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunnyslope Road
12
Arrive at destination
ID 55
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Boise, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20; US 26 / West Front Street
Turn right onto US 20; US 26 / West Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
ID 55
Take the exit onto ID 55 toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boule...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.38 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.96 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Marsing, ID
Morning in Marsing on Saturday
Local time
11:36 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
35.9 mi in 46m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 20; US 26 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Boise, ID
Full guide →Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 20; US 26 / West Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marsing, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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