Boise to El Dorado Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

424.6 miles 683.4 km · straight line
509.6 miles estimated 820.1 km · driving distance
10h 15min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
218° SW bearing direction

How far is Boise from El Dorado Hills?

The distance from Boise to El Dorado Hills is 424.6 miles (683.4 km) as the crow flies. El Dorado Hills is located SW of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.6 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and El Dorado Hills 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boise and El Dorado Hills. 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 El Dorado Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 15min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 18min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 44min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boise & El Dorado Hills

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
El Dorado Hills
38.69°N, 121.08°W
America/Los_Angeles
234m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients