The drive from Boise, ID to Buhl, ID covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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, North 1500 East Road, South 1950 East for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.3 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.05 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.
Midpoint
60.1 miles from Boise, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 120.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 120.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 101.3 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Boise, ID to Buhl, ID is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 0.2 miles (US 20; US 26 / West Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|US 20; US 26 / West Myrtle Street
Turn left onto US 20; US 26 / West Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.7 mi into trip|~8m in|US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Take the ramp onto US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway toward I 84 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 East
4
105.4 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward ID 46: Wendell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward ID 46: Wendell
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
101.3 mi
1h 35m
North 1500 East Road
4.8 mi
7m
South 1950 East
4.8 mi
7m
East 3500 South
4.3 mi
6m
South Broadway Avenue
2.8 mi
5m
West Myrtle Street
0.6 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 101.3 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise, ID and Buhl, 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
0.2 mi·38 sec·South 6th Street
4
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
0.6 mi·1 min·West Myrtle Street
5
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
2.8 mi·5 min·South Broadway Avenue
6
Take the ramp onto US 20; US 26
0.4 mi·46 sec·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Toward I 84 EastUse the left lane.
7
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
101 mi·1 hr 35 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward ID 46: Wendell
9
Turn right onto ID 46
4.8 mi·7 min·South 1950 East
10
Continue on ID 46
4.3 mi·6 min·East 3500 South
11
Continue on ID 46
4.8 mi·7 min·North 1500 East Road
12
Turn right onto Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 60.1 miles from Boise, ID, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 miles.
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 26 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buhl, 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 120.2 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Boise, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 101.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Boise, ID
· 1h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the sab...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 95.3
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.05 one way
$38.09 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$19.97
$39.93
premium
$4.53
$21.44
$42.88
diesel
$5.61
$26.54
$53.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.1
0
$12.62
$5.77
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.52
$4.81
EV Truck/SUV
48.1
0
$16.83
$7.69
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Boise, ID
Evening
in Boise on Friday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Buhl, ID
Evening
in Buhl on Friday
Local time
8:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°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
19 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
2h 7m 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 Buhl, ID covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, North 1500 East Road, South 1950 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 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 $19.05 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 Buhl, ID is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 20; US 26 / West Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Boise, ID to Buhl, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
