How far is Blackfoot, ID from Moscow, ID?

The driving distance from Blackfoot, ID to Moscow, ID is about 554.4 miles (892.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334 miles (537.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
554.47 mi
09h 12m
Flight
334.07 mi
537.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.07 mi
Kilometers
537.64 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
554.47 mi
Kilometers
892.33 km
Drive Time
09h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Sun, Apr 19, 11:42 AM PDT
Return by in Blackfoot
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackfoot
2026-04-19T03:29
Arrive Moscow
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 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
5:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackfoot
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 Blackfoot
294 mi
04h 36m
To Moscow
260.5 mi
04h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    49 m · 13 sec · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ash Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · North Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    2824 ft · 50 sec · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergener Boulevard

    2185 ft · 39 sec · Bergener Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    224.1 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1091 ft · 46 sec · North Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    647 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackfoot 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
362 mi · 65%
Veterans Memorial Highway
224 mi · 40%
Bergener Boulevard
0.74 mi
West Bridge Street
0.54 mi
North Jackson Street
0.21 mi
North Ash Street
0.13 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
09h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+220.4 mi
334 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 36m from Blackfoot
Leave By
5:34 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackfoot and Chance Light Rain near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 554.4 miles (892.3 km) and usually takes 09h 12m 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 294 miles from Blackfoot and 260.5 miles from Moscow.

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

The direct path is about 334 miles (537.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 220.4 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 $76.15 one way or $152.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackfoot and Chance Light Rain near Moscow.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackfoot and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 334.07 mi (537.64 km).

Blackfoot

#1 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Moscow

#2 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-112.344872, 43.190406)
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 892 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.56 gal
74.06 L · about $76.15
Round trip
$152.29
39.12 gal · 148.12 L
Estimated CO2
173.8 kg one way
Round trip: 347.7 kg / 767 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $76.15 $152.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $82.76 $165.52
Premium $4.55 $88.98 $177.96
Diesel $5.41 $105.86 $211.72

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blackfoot, ID and Moscow, ID. The current time in Blackfoot is 03:29:30, although it is 02:29:30 in Moscow.

Distance to Other Cities

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