Origin
Boise, ID
Late night in Boise on Sunday
Local time
1:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boise, ID to Kuna, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Kuna, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Boise to Kuna, you are in for a quick 18.7-mile journey that typically takes about 27 minutes. This local route is perfect for a one-day trip, as it requires no overnight stays or complex planning. You will navigate through the Mountain West by utilizing the Boise Connector, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Meridian Road. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical commute between these two Idaho hubs. Because the entire drive stays within the same region, you can expect a familiar, straightforward environment for the duration of your trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Meridian Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Boise Connector | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| East Deer Flat Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Linder Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Linder Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Meridian Road
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise, ID and Kuna, 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
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 44
Toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
387 ft
·
12 sec
Toward ID 69 South: Kuna
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto ID 69
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
South Meridian Road
10
Turn right onto East Deer Flat Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Deer Flat Road
11
Turn left onto North Linder Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Linder Road
12
Continue on North Linder Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Linder Avenue
13
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 4th Street
14
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — 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
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
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward ID 69 South: Kuna
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward ID 69 South: Kuna
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Kuna, ID
Late night in Kuna on Sunday
Local time
1:42 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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?
This trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will find that there is zero highway share on this route, meaning you won't be spending much time cruising at high speeds on major freeways. The road demands your attention as you maneuver through local turns, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being only 6.3 miles along South Meridian Road. Expect a more hands-on driving experience as the road transitions from the city grid of Boise into the local corridors leading toward Kuna. It is a practical, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without any monotonous stretches.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on South Meridian Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 18.7 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,743 ft
2,629 ft
Total Climb
212 ft
Total Descent
218 ft
Highest Point
2,743 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
115 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 27m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on South Meridian Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kuna, ID before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 5.4 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kuna, 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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