Driving from Los Angeles to Boise
Boise lies 1,078 km (670 mi) north of Los Angeles, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 36 min without stops, over roughly 1,315 km (817 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Los Angeles | Boise | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 3.8 million | 235,684 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 834 m (2,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-6 (America/Boise) |
| Postal codes | 90001–90189 | 83701–83799 |
Clocks in Boise are 1 h ahead of Los Angeles right now, so a 14 h 36 min journey lands 15 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Boise from Los Angeles?
1,078 km (670 mi) in a straight line, north of Los Angeles; by road roughly 1,315 km (817 mi).
How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Boise by car?
About 14 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Los Angeles and Boise?
Boise is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Boise against America/Los_Angeles).
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.