Boise to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.9 miles 790 km · straight line
589.1 miles estimated 948 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
185° S bearing direction

How far is Boise from Death Valley?

The distance from Boise to Death Valley is 490.9 miles (790 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located S of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.1 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Death Valley in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boise and Death Valley. 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 Boise to Death Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients