Boise to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.7 miles 897.5 km · straight line
669.2 miles estimated 1077 km · driving distance
13h 28min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Boise from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Boise to Ridgecrest is 557.7 miles (897.5 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located S of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.2 miles, taking about 13h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Ridgecrest 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boise and Ridgecrest. 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 Ridgecrest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 28min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 10min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 30min $80–$234* Comfort

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients