Origin
Middleton, ID
Night in Middleton on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleton, 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
41m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleton, ID
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Boise, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Middleton to Boise, you are in for a quick 33.9-mile journey across Idaho’s Mountain West region. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North Dewey Avenue, East Main Street, and South Middleton Road. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical excursion for commuters or casual travelers. Since this route involves zero stops, it provides a straightforward connection between these two Idaho communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Boise Connector | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Madison Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Middleton Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Myrtle Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Middleton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleton, ID and Boise, ID.
1
Start on this road
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue
230 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Dewey Avenue
3
Turn left onto ID 44
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto South Middleton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Middleton Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Middleton Road
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Middleton Road
6
Continue on Middleton Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Middleton Road
7
Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
8
Turn right onto Madison Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Madison Road
9
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cherry Lane
10
Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
11
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
12
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Franklin Boulevard
14
Continue on Franklin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Boulevard
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise
16
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 184
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Boise Connector
Exit 49
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 20; US 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Myrtle Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto South 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 5th Street
20
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Front Street
21
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — 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
|
North Dewey Avenue
Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
ID 44 / East Main Street
Turn left onto ID 44 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise
5
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
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
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Boise on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
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
41m 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 33.9-mile transit functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering through local thoroughfares rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The lack of highway miles means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersections. Staying alert is essential as you transition through the various turns required to navigate from Middleton into the heart of Boise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Dewey Avenue.
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 29.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 (North Dewey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 44 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 41m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 12.8 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Boise, 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 (North Dewey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 44 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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