Road Trips from Boise, ID
You're looking for a road trip from Boise, and you've got options for a quick escape or a more involved excursion. There are several destinations within a half-day's drive, many featuring park access and varied terrain. If you're up for a longer haul, there are also a couple of overnight possibilities that take you further afield. Consider what you're after: a short drive to a park or a longer journey through the mountains.
Total Routes
18
Shortest
0.9h
With Parks Nearby
14
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Fort Hall, ID
3h 57m241 mi one way
This is one of the closest options, under 5 hours and with a drive score of 9. It features gently rolling terrain and offers access to Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. It's a shorter, more direct route compared to some of the longer drives north.
Paul, ID
2h 39m160.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Idaho Falls, ID
4h 30m280 mi one way
With a drive score of 10, this 4.5-hour trip is a solid choice for a day trip. It offers a mix of highway and surface roads, gently rolling terrain, and proximity to Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. It's slightly longer than the Fort Hall option but offers a higher drive score.
Rexburg, ID
5h307.3 mi one way
This route takes you to Rexburg in about 5 hours, featuring hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. It has a high drive score of 10 and provides access to Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. It's a longer day trip than Idaho Falls, with more varied terrain.
Lewiston, ID
5h 47m267.3 mi one way
For a longer day trip with significant elevation changes, consider Lewiston. This 5.8-hour drive has a drive score of 10 and includes high-altitude sections. You'll be near Nez Perce National Historical Park, offering a different historical focus than parks further east.
Ucon, ID
4h 40m288.8 mi one way
Soda Springs, ID
4h 51m292.5 mi one way
This drive to Soda Springs is under 5 hours and has a drive score of 9. It involves high-altitude sections with climbs and is mostly on surface roads, similar to Fort Hall. Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is nearby, making it a good option for park access.
Long-haul ideas
Bonners Ferry, ID
9h 48m454.2 mi one way
This is your longest option, an overnight trip of nearly 10 hours. It features high-altitude sections and climbs, with a drive score of 9. It's the furthest destination, offering the most extensive journey and access to Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Pinehurst, ID
8h 52m388.7 mi one way
Kellogg, ID
8h 56m393.4 mi one way
An overnight option, this drive to Kellogg takes about 9 hours. The terrain includes high-altitude sections with climbs, and it has a drive score of 9. It's a substantial journey, similar in length to Bonners Ferry, and also provides access to Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Sandpoint, ID
9h 9m422.6 mi one way
This overnight trip to Sandpoint is over 9 hours, featuring hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. With a drive score of 9, it's a long haul but offers a different terrain profile than some of the other overnight options. Nez Perce National Historical Park is nearby.
Osburn, ID
9h 3m399.9 mi one way
Similar to Kellogg, this is an overnight trip of over 9 hours with a drive score of 9. The terrain involves high-altitude sections and climbs. It's a long journey north, offering access to Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Browse by Mood
Idaho Falls, ID
4h 30m280 mi one way
Rexburg, ID
5h307.3 mi one way
Lewiston, ID
5h 47m267.3 mi one way
Ucon, ID
4h 40m288.8 mi one way
Idaho Falls, ID
4h 30m280 mi one way
Rexburg, ID
5h307.3 mi one way
Lewiston, ID
5h 47m267.3 mi one way
Soda Springs, ID
4h 51m292.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers access to parks like Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and Nez Perce National Historical Park, with varied terrain from rolling hills to high-altitude sections.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring the diverse terrain, from gently rolling hills to high-altitude climbs, with parks like Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument remaining accessible.
Fall
Fall provides opportunities to experience the high-altitude terrain and climbs, with parks such as Nez Perce National Historical Park potentially offering colorful autumn views.
Winter
Winter travel might be impacted by the high-altitude sections and climbs in the terrain, though Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and Nez Perce National Historical Park remain potential destinations.
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