Origin
Boise, ID
Night in Boise on Saturday
Local time
11:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boise, ID to Eagle, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Eagle, ID
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Trip Overview
Connecting Boise to Eagle is a quick, straightforward trip covering just 10.1 miles of the Mountain West. You can expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $2 for fuel, as the route is short and highly efficient. Since both cities are located within Idaho, you will remain in the same region throughout the journey. It is an ideal local commute that requires no overnight planning or complex logistics. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this drive offers a simple, reliable path between the two municipalities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Street | 8.9 mi | 16m |
| West Idaho Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Eagle Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 15th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Capitol Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Eagle Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West State Street
— 8.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise, ID and Eagle, ID.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
126 ft
·
11 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Capitol Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Capitol Boulevard
4
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Idaho Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto North 15th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North 15th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto West State Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
7
Continue on West State Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West State Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto West State Street
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto South Eagle Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Eagle Road
10
Arrive at destination
North Eagle Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2 — 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 left
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Capitol Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto South Capitol Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Idaho Street
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North 15th Street
Turn right onto North 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West State Street
Keep slight left at fork onto West State Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Eagle, ID
Night in Eagle on Saturday
Local time
11:57 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
16 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
20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience. You will navigate primarily via West State Street, West Idaho Street, and South Eagle Road, with zero highway miles involved in the transit. A significant portion of your journey features an 8.9-mile stretch along West State Street, which serves as the backbone of the trip. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the pace remains measured and consistent. You won't find yourself battling interstate traffic, but you should prepare for the frequent turns inherent to this specific path.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on West State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Capitol Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,699 ft
2,557 ft
Total Climb
9 ft
Total Descent
142 ft
Highest Point
2,699 ft
Elevation Range
142 ft
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 20m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on West State Street. 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; near the start (South Capitol Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (West Idaho Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Eagle, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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