How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Moscow, ID?
The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Moscow, ID is about 566.7 miles (912 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 44m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Falls and Moscow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Moscow.
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Start on Charleston Lane
46 m · 9 sec · Charleston Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Continue on South Boulevard
1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 17th Street
3012 ft · 53 sec · East 17th Street
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Continue on Pancheri Drive
1964 ft · 47 sec · Pancheri Drive
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Turn right onto South Utah Avenue
776 ft · 16 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue
68 m · 4 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue
2440 ft · 58 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1513 ft · 35 sec · West Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte
1128 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
198.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
1277 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1091 ft · 46 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
647 ft · 24 sec · West 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 Idaho Falls and Moscow.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny near Moscow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Moscow?
The road trip is about 566.7 miles (912 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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 281.9 miles from Idaho Falls and 284.8 miles from Moscow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 235.8 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 $77.86 one way or $155.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Idaho Falls 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 Idaho Falls and Mostly Sunny near Moscow.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 330.9 mi (532.53 km).
#1 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| 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: 912 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 04m |
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 | $77.86 | $155.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $84.62 | $169.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $90.98 | $181.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $108.24 | $216.48 |
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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