Origin
Emmett, ID
Evening in Emmett on Saturday
Local time
8:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emmett, ID to Boise, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmett, ID
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Boise, ID
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Emmett and Boise covers a compact 30.1-mile span that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. Because of the short duration, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing or a quick commute between these two Mountain West hubs. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very budget-friendly excursion. The route primarily utilizes West State Street, ID 16, and South Johns Avenue to bridge the distance. Since the drive is so efficient, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to enjoy maximum flexibility with your schedule. Whether you are heading into the city for business or returning to the quieter outskirts, this straightforward route keeps your travel time minimal.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Street | 14.9 mi | 25m |
| ID 16 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| South Johns Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Hayes Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West State Street
— 14.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett, ID and Boise, ID.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Hayes Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 4th Street
5
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
6
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
8
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
9
Turn left onto ID 16
14 mi
·
18 min
·
ID 16
10
Turn left onto ID 44
13 mi
·
19 min
·
West State Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto West State Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West State Street
12
Turn right onto North 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 6th Street
13
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
263 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Front Street
14
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Emmett, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — 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
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Hayes Avenue
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Johns Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
ID 44 / West State Street
Turn left onto ID 44 / West State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Boise on Saturday
Local time
8:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Eagle, ID
15 mi in
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
15 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
48m 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 mixed drive transitions through different road types, offering a blend of local navigation and highway travel. You will spend roughly 45% of your trip on highways, which helps maintain a steady pace as you move through the region. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 14.9-mile stretch on West State Street, which acts as the backbone of your journey. As you progress, the road environment shifts from local lanes onto more structured highway segments, creating a balance between slower zones and faster transit. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes directness over complex technical maneuvering.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on West State Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 2nd Street.
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 30.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Hayes Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 48m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 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 (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Hayes Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boise, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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