How far is Ammon, ID from Moscow, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Moscow, ID is about 570.2 miles (917.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
570.15 mi
08h 59m
Flight
333.17 mi
536.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.17 mi
Kilometers
536.18 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
570.15 mi
Kilometers
917.57 km
Drive Time
08h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Thu, Apr 23, 1:26 AM PDT
Return by in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:25 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-22T17:27
Arrive Moscow
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:59 PM to 3:29 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
283.6 mi
04h 29m
To Moscow
286.6 mi
04h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Moscow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Moscow.

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 17th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 17th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pancheri Drive

    1964 ft · 47 sec · Pancheri Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    776 ft · 16 sec · South Utah Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue

    68 m · 4 sec · South Utah Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    2440 ft · 58 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1513 ft · 35 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1091 ft · 46 sec · North Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    647 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Moscow.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
362 mi · 63%
Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 35%
East Sunnyside Road
2.85 mi · 1%
East 17th Street
1.08 mi
South Holmes Avenue
0.98 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

278 mi · 04h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+237 mi
333.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 29m from Ammon
Leave By
6:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ammon and Rain Showers near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Moscow?

The road trip is about 570.2 miles (917.6 km) and usually takes 08h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.6 miles from Ammon and 286.6 miles from Moscow.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 237 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.33 one way or $156.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ammon and Moscow, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Ammon and Rain Showers near Moscow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 333.17 mi (536.18 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Moscow

#2 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Start: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 918 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.12 gal
76.16 L · about $78.33
Round trip
$156.65
40.24 gal · 152.32 L
Estimated CO2
178.8 kg one way
Round trip: 357.6 kg / 788 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $78.33 $156.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $85.13 $170.26
Premium $4.55 $91.53 $183.05
Diesel $5.41 $108.89 $217.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ammon, ID and Moscow, ID. The current time in Ammon is 17:27:04, although it is 16:27:04 in Moscow.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.