How far is Emmett, ID from Moscow, ID?
The driving distance from Emmett, ID to Moscow, ID is about 295 miles (474.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmett and Moscow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett and Moscow.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right
16 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
12 mi · 17 min
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Turn slight left onto 2nd Avenue South
590 ft · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 16th Street
34.7 mi · 42 min · South 16th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street
111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street
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Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
16.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
2272 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
12 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmett and Moscow.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Norris Avenue
Turn left onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Emmett and Chance Rain Showers near Moscow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmett to Moscow?
The road trip is about 295 miles (474.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Emmett and 147.6 miles from Moscow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Emmett 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Emmett and Chance Rain Showers near Moscow.
Stop Ideas Near Riggins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmett and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 199.03 mi (320.3 km).
#1 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moscow
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 25,702 |
| Coordinates | 46.7323900, -117.0001700 |
| Altitude | 786 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.53 | $81.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.04 | $88.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.36 | $94.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.34 | $112.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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