Origin
Homedale, ID
Afternoon in Homedale on Sunday
Local time
4:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Homedale, ID to Boise, ID
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 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
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
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.
Homedale, ID
Marta Branco
Boise, ID
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Homedale to Boise, you are looking at a manageable 39.2-mile trip that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. This drive serves as a straightforward connection within Idaho’s Mountain West region, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $6 on fuel for the journey, which is quite economical for a quick transition between these two locations. Because the route involves no mandatory stops, it provides a seamless experience for those who prefer to get to their destination without interruptions. It is a practical and efficient way to navigate between these points, perfect for travelers who value time and simplicity.
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
19.6 miles from Homedale, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only about 2% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads like Karcher Road and Homedale Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 15.1-mile segment on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, which offers a brief shift in pace before you return to the tighter turns of the local network. This blend of road types ensures the drive feels active and involved. Be prepared to transition between these different road conditions as you progress toward your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 15.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,745 ft
2,232 ft
Total Climb
635 ft
Total Descent
168 ft
Highest Point
2,745 ft
~34.3 mi in
Elevation Range
513 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 95; ID 19.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 95; ID 19): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Homedale Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (ID 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 95; ID 19
At end of road, turn left onto US 95; ID 19
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Homedale Road
Turn right onto Homedale Road
Navigation decision point
7
18.1 mi into trip
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~27m in
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ID 55
Take the exit onto ID 55 toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise
5
18.5 mi into trip
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~28m in
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I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.6 mi into trip
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~45m in
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I 184 / Boise Connector
Keep slight left at fork onto I 184 / Boise Connector
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Karcher Road | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Homedale Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Boise Connector | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Beet Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Myrtle Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Idaho Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| ID 55 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homedale, ID and Boise, ID.
1
Start on ID 19
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Idaho Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 95; ID 19
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 95; ID 19
3
Turn right onto Homedale Road
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Homedale Road
4
Turn right onto Beet Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Beet Road
5
Turn slight left
414 ft
·
12 sec
6
Turn left onto ID 55
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Sunnyslope Road
7
Continue on ID 55
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Karcher Road
8
Continue on ID 55
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Highway 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Take the exit onto ID 55
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
ID 55
Toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 184
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Boise Connector
Exit 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 20; US 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Myrtle Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 5th Street
14
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Front Street
15
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, sub-one-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You do not need to worry about planning complex rest stops, as the duration is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert, especially when transitioning off the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway onto local surface streets. Because the total fuel cost is estimated at just $6, you can easily account for this in your travel budget without much stress. Take advantage of the trip's brevity to plan your arrival in Boise exactly when you need to be there.
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 19.6 miles from Homedale, ID, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.1 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 39.2 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.6 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boise, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Homedale, 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 Homedale, ID
This is one driving day of about 39.2 miles and 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Homedale, 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.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 15.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Homedale, ID · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Homedale, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boise, ID
The final approach into Boise, 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 Boise, 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
$6.21 one way
$12.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
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: 13.7 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 | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
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.
Destination
Boise, ID
Afternoon in Boise on Sunday
Local time
4:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
E 5 mph
65% chance
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
12 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Homedale, ID to Boise, ID covers 39.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Karcher Road, Homedale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Homedale, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 95; ID 19): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Homedale Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (ID 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Homedale, ID to Boise, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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