Boise to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

669.7 miles 1077.8 km · straight line
841.5 miles actual route 1354.3 km · driving distance
15h 59min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Boise from Los Angeles?

The distance from Boise to Los Angeles is 669.7 miles (1077.8 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located S of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.5 miles, taking about 15h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 59min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 11min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~20h 47min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boise & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM