How far is Chubbuck, ID from Moscow, ID?

The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Moscow, ID is about 554 miles (891.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 34m 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
553.96 mi
08h 47m
Flight
344.44 mi
554.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.44 mi
Kilometers
554.33 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
553.96 mi
Kilometers
891.52 km
Drive Time
08h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Thu, Apr 30, 10:20 AM PDT
Return by in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 30, 8:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chubbuck
2026-04-30T02:33
Arrive Moscow
Thu, Apr 30, 11:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:47 PM to 3:17 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
6:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chubbuck
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
Horseshoe Bend
ID

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

From Chubbuck
264 mi
04h 23m
To Moscow
290 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowstone Avenue

    2520 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    171.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road

    71 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Cole Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  16. 16

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  18. 18

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2272 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi · 31%
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 14%
Yellowstone Avenue
62.3 mi · 11%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 8%
US 195 North
23.3 mi · 4%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

171 mi · 02h 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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+209.6 mi
344.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horseshoe Bend
04h 23m from Chubbuck
Leave By
6:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chubbuck and Sunny near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 554 miles (891.5 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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?

Horseshoe Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264 miles from Chubbuck and 290 miles from Moscow.

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

The direct path is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 209.6 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 $76.11 one way or $152.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chubbuck and Sunny near Moscow.

Stop Ideas Near Horseshoe Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Horseshoe Bend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Horseshoe Bend.

BUS

Boise, Idaho

33 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

47 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Ontario

62 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

84 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 344.44 mi (554.33 km).

Chubbuck

#1 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Moscow

#2 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Start: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 892 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.55 gal
74 L · about $76.11
Round trip
$152.22
39.1 gal · 148 L
Estimated CO2
173.7 kg one way
Round trip: 347.5 kg / 766 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $76.11 $152.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $82.72 $165.43
Premium $4.55 $88.93 $177.87
Diesel $5.41 $105.80 $211.61

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chubbuck, ID and Moscow, ID. The current time in Chubbuck is 02:33:53, although it is 01:33:53 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.