Boise to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Boise from San Jose?
The distance from Boise to San Jose is 526.3 miles (847 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located SW of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 670.7 miles, taking about 12h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and San Jose 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. 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 San Jose. 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 San Jose
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
- You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator