Boise to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

433.8 miles 698.2 km · straight line
520.6 miles estimated 837.8 km · driving distance
10h 28min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
205° SSW bearing direction

How far is Boise from Yosemite?

The distance from Boise to Yosemite is 433.8 miles (698.2 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located SSW of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520.6 miles, taking about 10h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho and Yosemite 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 Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 28min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 34min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 57min $62–$182* Comfort

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients