Boise to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

670.6 miles 1079.3 km · straight line
804.8 miles estimated 1295.2 km · driving distance
16h 11min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
186° S bearing direction

How far is Boise from Riverside?

The distance from Boise to Riverside is 670.6 miles (1079.3 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located S of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 804.8 miles, taking about 16h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Riverside 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 Riverside. 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 Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 11min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 25min $64–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 2min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boise & Riverside

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients