Boise to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

736.8 miles 1185.7 km · straight line
904.6 miles actual route 1455.8 km · driving distance
17h 33min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Boise from Phoenix?

The distance from Boise to Phoenix is 736.8 miles (1185.7 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SSE of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 904.6 miles, taking about 17h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 33min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 4min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~22h 49min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boise & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM