Barstow to Boise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603.8 miles 971.8 km · straight line
724.6 miles estimated 1166.2 km · driving distance
14h 35min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Boise?

The distance from Barstow to Boise is 603.8 miles (971.8 km) as the crow flies. Boise is located N of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 724.6 miles, taking about 14h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Boise in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow and Boise. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow to Boise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 35min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 30min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 58min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Boise

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients