Boise to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.9 miles 611.4 km · straight line
455.9 miles estimated 733.7 km · driving distance
9h 10min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boise from Redding?

The distance from Boise to Redding is 379.9 miles (611.4 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located WSW of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.9 miles, taking about 9h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Redding 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 Redding. 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 Redding

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 10min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 0min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 43min $55–$160* Comfort

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Redding
40.59°N, 122.39°W
America/Los_Angeles
172m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients