How far is Kuna, ID from Emmett, ID?
The driving distance from Kuna, ID to Emmett, ID is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Ada County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kuna and Emmett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kuna and Emmett.
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Start on West 4th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Ten Mile Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · North Ten Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Amity Road
65 m · 5 sec · West Amity Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Amity Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Amity Road
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Turn right onto South Black Cat Road
7 mi · 12 min · South Black Cat Road
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Turn left onto West Chinden Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Turn right onto Central Valley Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Central Valley Expressway
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Continue on Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Emmett Highway
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Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
1232 ft · 25 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2624 ft · 53 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 4th Street
23 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 32 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kuna and Emmett.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Emmett Highway
Continue on Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kuna and Mostly Sunny near Emmett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kuna to Emmett?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Kuna and 15.6 miles from Emmett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kuna and Mostly Sunny near Emmett.
Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Star.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kuna and Emmett. Straight-line distance: 26.66 mi (42.91 km).
#1 Kuna
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 22,257 |
| Coordinates | 43.4918300, -116.4201200 |
| Altitude | 821 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
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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