Boise to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

688.6 miles 1108.2 km · straight line
864.8 miles actual route 1391.8 km · driving distance
16h 27min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Boise from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Boise to Long Beach, California is 688.6 miles (1108.2 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located S of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.8 miles, taking about 16h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Long Beach, California in California.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boise and Long Beach, California. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 27min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 44min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~21h 23min $104–$303* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boise & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM